Latvia - Gini Index 2020
35.7
+1.2 from 2019
Latvia's gini index was 35.7 in 2020, increased +1.2 from 34.5 in 2019. This was the 44th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2020▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovenia | 24.0 | -1.6% |
| 2nd | Slovak Republic | 24.2 | 4.3% |
| 3rd | Belarus | 24.4 | -3.6% |
| 4th | Moldova | 25.0 | -3.8% |
| 5th | Armenia | 25.1 | -16.3% |
| 6th | Ukraine | 25.6 | -3.8% |
| 7th | Belgium | 26.0 | -4.4% |
| 8th | Netherlands | 26.0 | -11.0% |
| 9th | Czechia | 26.2 | 3.6% |
| 10th | Finland | 27.1 | -2.2% |
| 11th | Denmark | 27.5 | -0.7% |
| 12th | Norway | 28.4 | 2.5% |
| 13th | Poland | 28.5 | -1.0% |
| 14th | Kazakhstan | 28.7 | 2.5% |
| 15th | Sweden | 28.9 | -1.4% |
| 16th | Kyrgyz Republic | 29.0 | -2.4% |
| 17th | Ireland | 29.2 | -3.6% |
| 18th | Albania | 29.4 | -2.3% |
| 19th | Croatia | 29.5 | 2.1% |
| 20th | Austria | 29.8 | -1.3% |
| 21st | Canada | 29.9 | -5.7% |
| 22nd | Estonia | 30.7 | -0.3% |
| 23rd | France | 30.7 | -1.6% |
| 24th | Malta | 31.4 | 1.3% |
| 25th | Cyprus | 31.7 | 1.6% |
| 26th | Japan | 32.3 | -2.1% |
| 27th | Germany | 32.4 | 1.9% |
| 28th | United Kingdom | 32.6 | -0.6% |
| 29th | Korea | 32.7 | -1.5% |
| 30th | Luxembourg | 33.4 | -2.3% |
| 31st | Greece | 33.6 | 1.5% |
| 32nd | Switzerland | 33.7 | -0.9% |
| 33rd | Russian Federation | 33.7 | -5.6% |
| 34th | Australia | 33.8 | -1.5% |
| 35th | Georgia | 34.5 | -3.9% |
| 36th | Romania | 34.6 | -0.6% |
| 37th | Portugal | 34.7 | 5.8% |
| 38th | Spain | 34.9 | 1.7% |
| 39th | Serbia | 35.0 | 1.4% |
| 40th | Thailand | 35.0 | 0.3% |
| 41st | Italy | 35.2 | 1.7% |
| 42nd | Indonesia | 35.3 | -0.3% |
| 43rd | Montenegro | 35.4 | -0.8% |
| 44th | Latvia | 35.7 | 3.5% |
| 45th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 35.8 | -1.9% |
| 46th | Lithuania | 36.0 | 2.0% |
| 47th | Kenya | 36.2 | -11.3% |
| 48th | Viet Nam | 36.8 | 3.1% |
| 49th | China | 37.1 | -2.9% |
| 50th | Burundi | 37.5 | -2.8% |
| 51st | Israel | 37.8 | -1.3% |
| 52nd | Gambia, The | 38.8 | 8.1% |
| 53rd | Dominican Republic | 39.6 | -5.5% |
| 54th | United States | 40.0 | -4.5% |
| 55th | Uruguay | 40.2 | 1.3% |
| 56th | Bulgaria | 40.5 | 0.5% |
| 57th | Argentina | 42.7 | -1.4% |
| 58th | Türkiye | 43.0 | -1.8% |
| 59th | Paraguay | 43.5 | -4.8% |
| 60th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 43.6 | 4.8% |
| 61st | Peru | 43.7 | 5.3% |
| 62nd | Mexico | 44.6 | -3.0% |
| 63rd | Congo, Democratic Republic of | 44.7 | 6.2% |
| 64th | Chile | 47.0 | 3.8% |
| 65th | Ecuador | 47.3 | 3.5% |
| 66th | Brazil | 48.9 | -8.6% |
| 67th | Costa Rica | 49.2 | 2.1% |
| 68th | Colombia | 53.5 | 4.3% |
| 69th | Kosovo | 57.4 | 42.8% |
FAQ
What was Latvia's gini index in 2020?▾
Latvia's gini index in 2020 was 35.7. This ranked 44th globally.
How did Latvia's gini index change in 2020?▾
Latvia's gini index increased by 3.5% in 2020 compared to 2019.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2020?▾
Kosovo had the highest gini index in 2020 at 57.4.
What is the gini index of Latvia in 2020?▾
The gini index of Latvia in 2020 was 35.7. This ranked 44th globally.
How does 2020 compare to 2019 for Latvia's gini index?▾
Latvia's gini index went from 34.5 in 2019 to 35.7 in 2020, a 3.5% increase.
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