Namibia Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Namibia's gini index was 59.1 in 2015, ranked 85th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from 2014. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2015.
Overview
Namibia's gini index stood at 59.1 in 2015, a decline of +1.9 from 2009. Namibia ranked 85th globally.
Namibia's Gini Index, a measure of income inequality, has exhibited a downward trend since its peak in 1993, when it reached 71.10. The country's latest reading in 2015 stood at 59.10, ranking 85th globally. This improvement in income distribution is notable, especially when compared to its peer countries, such as Botswana, which has a Gini Index of 54.90. However, Namibia's Gini Index remains higher than that of Zambia, which ranked 55.80 in the same period. The decrease in the Gini Index suggests that the country has made progress in reducing income inequality. A continued commitment to policies aimed at addressing poverty and income disparities, such as education and job training programs, could further improve the Gini Index and solidify Namibia's position among its peer countries.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59.1 | −1.9 | #85 |
| 2009 | 61.0 | −2.3 | #83 |
| 2003 | 63.3 | −7.8 | #69 |
| 1993 | 71.1 | – | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Namibia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2009. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Namibia's gini index was 59.1 in 2015. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous year.
Namibia's gini index peaked at 71.1 in 1993.
The lowest gini index in Namibia was 59.1 in 2015.
Namibia ranks 85th globally in gini index as of 2015.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Namibia in 2015 was 59.1. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_namibia_gini-index,
title = {Namibia Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/namibia/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}