Latvia - Gini Index 2019
34.5
−0.6 from 2018
Latvia's gini index was 34.5 in 2019, decreased +0.6 from 35.1 in 2018. This was the 43rd highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2019▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovak Republic | 23.2 | -7.2% |
| 2nd | Slovenia | 24.4 | -0.8% |
| 3rd | Belarus | 25.3 | 0.4% |
| 4th | Czechia | 25.3 | 1.2% |
| 5th | Moldova | 26.0 | 1.2% |
| 6th | Ukraine | 26.6 | 1.9% |
| 7th | Iceland | 26.8 | 0.8% |
| 8th | Belgium | 27.2 | 0.0% |
| 9th | Denmark | 27.7 | -1.8% |
| 10th | Finland | 27.7 | 1.5% |
| 11th | Norway | 27.7 | 0.4% |
| 12th | Kiribati | 27.8 | -24.9% |
| 13th | Kazakhstan | 28.0 | 0.7% |
| 14th | Poland | 28.8 | -4.6% |
| 15th | Croatia | 28.9 | -2.7% |
| 16th | Netherlands | 29.2 | 3.9% |
| 17th | Maldives | 29.3 | -6.4% |
| 18th | Sweden | 29.3 | -2.3% |
| 19th | Kyrgyz Republic | 29.7 | 7.2% |
| 20th | Armenia | 30.0 | -12.8% |
| 21st | Albania | 30.1 | 0.0% |
| 22nd | Austria | 30.2 | -1.9% |
| 23rd | Ireland | 30.3 | -1.0% |
| 24th | Fiji | 30.7 | -16.3% |
| 25th | Estonia | 30.8 | 1.7% |
| 26th | Malta | 31.0 | 8.0% |
| 27th | Cyprus | 31.2 | -4.6% |
| 28th | France | 31.2 | -3.7% |
| 29th | Canada | 31.7 | -2.5% |
| 30th | Germany | 31.8 | -0.3% |
| 31st | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 31.9 | 1.3% |
| 32nd | Mauritania | 32.0 | -1.8% |
| 33rd | Vanuatu | 32.3 | -13.6% |
| 34th | United Kingdom | 32.8 | -2.7% |
| 35th | Portugal | 32.8 | -2.1% |
| 36th | Japan | 33.0 | 0.3% |
| 37th | Greece | 33.1 | 0.6% |
| 38th | Korea | 33.2 | -1.5% |
| 39th | North Macedonia | 33.5 | 1.5% |
| 40th | Switzerland | 34.0 | 2.7% |
| 41st | Luxembourg | 34.2 | -3.4% |
| 42nd | Spain | 34.3 | -1.2% |
| 43rd | Latvia | 34.5 | -1.7% |
| 44th | Serbia | 34.5 | -1.4% |
| 45th | Italy | 34.6 | -1.7% |
| 46th | Romania | 34.8 | -2.8% |
| 47th | Thailand | 34.9 | -4.1% |
| 48th | Lithuania | 35.3 | -1.1% |
| 49th | Indonesia | 35.4 | -2.5% |
| 50th | Marshall Islands | 35.5 | - |
| 51st | Montenegro | 35.7 | -3.0% |
| 52nd | Russian Federation | 35.7 | 1.1% |
| 53rd | Georgia | 35.9 | -1.4% |
| 54th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 36.5 | -2.4% |
| 55th | Sri Lanka | 37.7 | -4.1% |
| 56th | China | 38.2 | -0.8% |
| 57th | Israel | 38.3 | -0.8% |
| 58th | Malawi | 38.5 | -13.9% |
| 59th | El Salvador | 38.8 | 0.5% |
| 60th | Uruguay | 39.7 | 0.0% |
| 61st | Kosovo | 40.2 | -9.9% |
| 62nd | Bulgaria | 40.3 | -2.4% |
| 63rd | Peru | 41.5 | -2.1% |
| 64th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 41.6 | -2.3% |
| 65th | Dominican Republic | 41.9 | -4.1% |
| 66th | United States | 41.9 | 0.2% |
| 67th | Uganda | 42.7 | -0.2% |
| 68th | Argentina | 43.3 | 3.8% |
| 69th | Türkiye | 43.8 | 3.3% |
| 70th | Ecuador | 45.7 | 0.7% |
| 71st | Paraguay | 45.7 | -0.7% |
| 72nd | Costa Rica | 48.2 | 0.4% |
| 73rd | Honduras | 48.2 | -1.4% |
| 74th | Panama | 49.8 | 1.2% |
| 75th | Zimbabwe | 50.3 | 13.5% |
| 76th | Mozambique | 50.7 | -6.1% |
| 77th | Colombia | 51.3 | 1.8% |
| 78th | Brazil | 53.5 | -0.7% |
FAQ
What was Latvia's gini index in 2019?▾
Latvia's gini index in 2019 was 34.5. This ranked 43rd globally.
How did Latvia's gini index change in 2019?▾
Latvia's gini index decreased by 1.7% in 2019 compared to 2018.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2019?▾
Brazil had the highest gini index in 2019 at 53.5.
What is the gini index of Latvia in 2019?▾
The gini index of Latvia in 2019 was 34.5. This ranked 43rd globally.
How does 2019 compare to 2018 for Latvia's gini index?▾
Latvia's gini index went from 35.1 in 2018 to 34.5 in 2019, a 1.7% decrease.
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