Liberia Gini Index

Liberia’s Gini index fell from an all‑time peak of 36.40 in 2007 to a trough of 33.20 in 2014, before rising slightly to the latest 2016 value of 35.30, ranking it 47th globally. The modest decline during the early 2010s suggests a brief improvement in income distribution, yet the subsequent uptick indicates that gains were not sustained. Compared with peer economies that reported similar levels of inequality, such as Vietnam (35.30) and Portugal (35.20), Liberia’s trajectory mirrors a pattern of modest fluctuation rather than a steady convergence toward lower inequality. The limited three‑year coverage of World Bank data constrains a longer‑term assessment, but the recent rebound above the 2014 trough signals that without targeted fiscal reforms or inclusive growth policies, the country may struggle to maintain the brief progress achieved. Continued monitoring will reveal whether forthcoming policy interventions can reverse the upward swing and set a more durable downward trend in inequality.