Mexico Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Mexico's gini index was 41.4 in 2025, ranked 16th globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Mexico's gini index stood at 41.4 in 2025, a decline of +2.1 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 41.4 by 2025. Mexico ranked 16th globally.
Mexico’s Gini index fell from a high of 53.40 in 2000 to a trough of 41.40 in 2025, placing the country 16th globally and marking the lowest level recorded in the 20‑year series. The decline of 12.00 points reflects a gradual reduction in income inequality, albeit still higher than Uruguay’s 40.41 and only marginally below Bolivia’s 41.32, while the United States registers a slightly higher 41.62. The early 2000s peak coincided with a period of rapid economic liberalisation and volatile commodity prices, which widened the income gap; subsequent reforms in tax policy, social transfers and minimum‑wage adjustments contributed to the steady compression of disparity. Nevertheless, the current level remains above the regional average for Latin America, suggesting that further progress will depend on deepening social protection, expanding formal employment and improving the progressivity of fiscal measures. Continued policy focus on these areas could sustain the downward trajectory in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 41.4 | - | - |
| 2025 | 41.4 | −2.1 | #16 |
| 2022 | 43.5 | −1.1 | #61 |
| 2020 | 44.6 | −1.4 | #62 |
| 2018 | 46.0 | −0.9 | #86 |
| 2016 | 46.9 | −2.0 | #76 |
| 2014 | 48.9 | −0.7 | #77 |
| 2012 | 49.6 | +1.9 | #83 |
| 2010 | 47.7 | −3.1 | #76 |
| 2008 | 50.8 | +1.1 | #73 |
| 2006 | 49.7 | −1.2 | #71 |
| 2005 | 50.9 | +0.6 | #71 |
| 2004 | 50.3 | −0.3 | #64 |
| 2002 | 50.6 | −2.8 | #56 |
| 2000 | 53.4 | +0.1 | #51 |
| 1998 | 53.3 | +1.3 | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's gini index was 41.4 in 2025. Ranked 16th globally. This represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous year.
Mexico's gini index peaked at 53.4 in 1994.
The lowest gini index in Mexico was 41.4 in 2025.
Mexico ranks 16th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's gini index is projected to reach 41.4 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Mexico in 2025 was 41.4. This ranks 16th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_gini-index,
title = {Mexico Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}