Maldives Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Maldives's gini index was 29.3 in 2019, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2019.
Overview
Maldives's gini index stood at 29.3 in 2019, a decline of +2.0 from 2016. Maldives ranked 17th globally.
Maldives’ Gini index fell from an all‑time peak of 41.30 in 2002 to a trough of 29.30 in 2019, placing the nation at 17th globally and aligning it with the most egalitarian economies such as Sweden (29.30) and the Netherlands (29.20). The 12‑point decline over 17 years reflects substantial progress in income distribution, likely driven by expanded tourism revenues, targeted social programmes and fiscal reforms that have broadened access to education and health services. While the World Bank’s coverage spans only four years of data, the downward trajectory suggests that the Maldives has moved from a relatively unequal structure toward a distribution pattern comparable with high‑income European peers. Continued diversification of the economy, investment in human capital and preservation of fiscal stability will be crucial to sustain this improvement; any reversal in external shocks or fiscal strain could stall or reverse the current trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 29.3 | −2.0 | #17 |
| 2016 | 31.3 | −7.1 | #23 |
| 2009 | 38.4 | −2.9 | #52 |
| 2002 | 41.3 | – | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Maldives matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2011. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Maldives's gini index was 29.3 in 2019. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 6.4% decrease from the previous year.
Maldives's gini index peaked at 41.3 in 2002.
The lowest gini index in Maldives was 29.3 in 2019.
Maldives ranks 17th globally in gini index as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Maldives in 2019 was 29.3. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_maldives_gini-index,
title = {Maldives Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/maldives/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}