Montenegro Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Montenegro's gini index was 34.3 in 2021, ranked 40th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2021.
Overview
Montenegro's gini index stood at 34.3 in 2021, a decline of +1.1 from 2020. Montenegro ranked 40th globally.
Montenegro’s Gini index rose from 30.20 in 2005 to a peak of 41.20 in 2012 before retreating to 28.90 in 2010 and climbing again to 34.30 in 2021, placing it 40th globally. The post‑peak decline suggests that the country’s income distribution improved markedly during the early 2010s, yet the subsequent increase to the current level indicates a reversal of that progress. Compared with peers, Montenegro shares the same 2021 figure as Latvia (34.30) and is only marginally lower than Benin’s 34.40, reflecting a moderate inequality profile within the region. The 17‑year coverage shows that fluctuations have been relatively pronounced, with the all‑time trough occurring in 2010 and the all‑time peak just two years later. Continued fiscal reforms and targeted social policies will be crucial to sustain the modest downward trajectory observed after 2012 and to prevent further widening of income disparities.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34.3 | −1.1 | #40 |
| 2020 | 35.4 | −0.3 | #43 |
| 2019 | 35.7 | −1.1 | #51 |
| 2018 | 36.8 | −0.1 | #58 |
| 2017 | 36.9 | −1.6 | #50 |
| 2016 | 38.5 | −0.5 | #57 |
| 2015 | 39.0 | +0.2 | #57 |
| 2014 | 38.8 | −0.2 | #59 |
| 2013 | 39.0 | −2.2 | #51 |
| 2012 | 41.2 | +10.4 | #66 |
| 2011 | 30.8 | +1.9 | #25 |
| 2010 | 28.9 | −2.1 | #15 |
| 2009 | 31.0 | +0.5 | #22 |
| 2008 | 30.5 | −0.9 | #19 |
| 2007 | 31.4 | +1.4 | #25 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Montenegro's gini index was 34.3 in 2021. Ranked 40th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
Montenegro's gini index peaked at 41.2 in 2012.
The lowest gini index in Montenegro was 28.9 in 2010.
Montenegro ranks 40th globally in gini index as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Montenegro in 2021 was 34.3. This ranks 40th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_gini-index,
title = {Montenegro Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}