Nicaragua Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Nicaragua's gini index was 46.2 in 2014, ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2014.
Overview
Nicaragua's gini index stood at 46.2 in 2014, a rise of +2.3 from 2009. Nicaragua ranked 72nd globally.
Nicaragua’s Gini index fell from an all‑time peak of 57.10 in 1993 to a trough of 43.90 in 2009, before rising again to 46.20 in 2014, placing the country 72nd in the world. The decline over the first decade of the 2000s suggests a modest reduction in income inequality, yet the subsequent increase signals a reversal of that progress. Compared with peers, Nicaragua’s 2014 figure is slightly higher than Ecuador’s 45.00 and lower than Cameroon’s 46.60, indicating a middle‑of‑the‑road distribution relative to other lower‑income economies. The six‑year coverage of World Bank data limits a full assessment of longer‑term dynamics, but the pattern points to a volatile trajectory rather than a steady convergence. Continued fiscal reforms, investment in education and targeted social programmes could help sustain the downward pressure on inequality, while adverse shocks or policy reversals may again push the index upward.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 46.2 | +2.3 | #72 |
| 2009 | 43.9 | −4.9 | #64 |
| 2005 | 48.8 | −4.1 | #68 |
| 2001 | 52.9 | −1.5 | #39 |
| 1998 | 54.4 | −2.7 | #46 |
| 1993 | 57.1 | – | #31 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Nicaragua matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Nicaragua's gini index was 46.2 in 2014. Ranked 72nd globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
Nicaragua's gini index peaked at 57.1 in 1993.
The lowest gini index in Nicaragua was 43.9 in 2009.
Nicaragua ranks 72nd globally in gini index as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Nicaragua in 2014 was 46.2. This ranks 72nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_nicaragua_gini-index,
title = {Nicaragua Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/nicaragua/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}