Latvia - Gini Index 1998
33.3
−1.1 from 1997
Latvia's gini index was 33.3 in 1998, decreased +1.1 from 34.4 in 1997. This was the 17th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1998▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Hungary | 26.4 | -20.7% |
| 2nd | North Macedonia | 28.1 | - |
| 3rd | Germany | 28.3 | 0.4% |
| 4th | Slovenia | 28.4 | 17.8% |
| 5th | Croatia | 28.7 | 25.9% |
| 6th | Mongolia | 30.3 | -8.7% |
| 7th | Luxembourg | 30.6 | 3.4% |
| 8th | Indonesia | 30.9 | -9.6% |
| 9th | Romania | 31.1 | 2.0% |
| 10th | Austria | 31.3 | 7.6% |
| 11th | France | 31.7 | -0.6% |
| 12th | Belarus | 32.0 | 11.5% |
| 13th | Lithuania | 32.1 | -0.6% |
| 14th | Poland | 32.3 | -0.9% |
| 15th | Pakistan | 33.1 | 15.3% |
| 16th | Canada | 33.2 | 0.3% |
| 17th | Latvia | 33.3 | -3.2% |
| 18th | Spain | 34.6 | -2.0% |
| 19th | Yemen, Republic of | 35.0 | - |
| 20th | United Kingdom | 36.6 | 2.5% |
| 21st | Italy | 36.7 | 4.3% |
| 22nd | Estonia | 37.6 | 24.9% |
| 23rd | Russian Federation | 38.1 | -0.8% |
| 24th | Côte d'Ivoire | 39.0 | -3.9% |
| 25th | Morocco | 39.4 | 0.5% |
| 26th | Moldova | 39.5 | 7.0% |
| 27th | United States | 40.0 | -1.2% |
| 28th | Ghana | 40.1 | 4.4% |
| 29th | Turkmenistan | 40.8 | - |
| 30th | Georgia | 41.2 | 1.2% |
| 31st | Thailand | 41.5 | -3.3% |
| 32nd | Burundi | 42.1 | 26.4% |
| 33rd | Uruguay | 42.5 | 2.4% |
| 34th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 44.1 | 2.6% |
| 35th | Uzbekistan | 44.1 | - |
| 36th | Guyana | 45.1 | 14.2% |
| 37th | Costa Rica | 45.6 | 0.0% |
| 38th | Kyrgyz Republic | 46.3 | - |
| 39th | Gambia, The | 48.3 | - |
| 40th | Zambia | 49.1 | 1.7% |
| 41st | Guatemala | 49.4 | -16.0% |
| 42nd | Ecuador | 49.6 | -2.4% |
| 43rd | Burkina Faso | 49.9 | 4.0% |
| 44th | Argentina | 50.7 | 3.3% |
| 45th | Mexico | 53.3 | 2.5% |
| 46th | Nicaragua | 54.4 | -4.7% |
| 47th | El Salvador | 54.4 | 6.7% |
| 48th | Belize | 54.9 | -9.1% |
| 49th | Peru | 55.1 | 3.4% |
| 50th | Chile | 55.5 | 1.1% |
| 51st | Honduras | 57.3 | 8.7% |
| 52nd | Panama | 57.3 | -1.4% |
| 53rd | Brazil | 59.6 | -0.3% |
FAQ
What was Latvia's gini index in 1998?▾
Latvia's gini index in 1998 was 33.3. This ranked 17th globally.
How did Latvia's gini index change in 1998?▾
Latvia's gini index decreased by 3.2% in 1998 compared to 1997.
Which country had the highest gini index in 1998?▾
Brazil had the highest gini index in 1998 at 59.6.
What is the gini index of Latvia in 1998?▾
The gini index of Latvia in 1998 was 33.3. This ranked 17th globally.
How does 1998 compare to 1997 for Latvia's gini index?▾
Latvia's gini index went from 34.4 in 1997 to 33.3 in 1998, a 3.2% decrease.
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