Nigeria - Gini Index 1996
51.9
+7.0 from 1995
Nigeria's gini index was 51.9 in 1996. This was the 36th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1996▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Czechia | 25.8 | -3.0% |
| 2nd | Slovak Republic | 26.3 | 30.2% |
| 3rd | Albania | 27.0 | - |
| 4th | Germany | 28.0 | -2.8% |
| 5th | Pakistan | 28.7 | -13.6% |
| 6th | Luxembourg | 29.0 | 2.5% |
| 7th | Austria | 29.3 | -2.0% |
| 8th | Latvia | 31.6 | 1.9% |
| 9th | France | 32.0 | -0.3% |
| 10th | Lithuania | 32.3 | -2.7% |
| 11th | Poland | 32.6 | -5.8% |
| 12th | Canada | 32.8 | 4.1% |
| 13th | Indonesia | 34.2 | 7.5% |
| 14th | China | 35.2 | 3.8% |
| 15th | Syrian Arab Republic | 35.2 | - |
| 16th | Ukraine | 35.2 | -10.2% |
| 17th | United Kingdom | 35.3 | -0.6% |
| 18th | Kazakhstan | 35.4 | 8.3% |
| 19th | Ireland | 35.6 | -3.8% |
| 20th | Spain | 36.5 | 2.2% |
| 21st | Georgia | 37.1 | - |
| 22nd | Uganda | 39.0 | -5.8% |
| 23rd | United States | 40.3 | 1.0% |
| 24th | Jamaica | 40.4 | 13.2% |
| 25th | Uruguay | 40.8 | -0.2% |
| 26th | Thailand | 42.9 | -1.4% |
| 27th | Armenia | 44.4 | - |
| 28th | Cameroon | 44.4 | - |
| 29th | Papua New Guinea | 45.8 | - |
| 30th | Russian Federation | 46.1 | 1.5% |
| 31st | Costa Rica | 46.5 | 1.8% |
| 32nd | Dominican Republic | 47.4 | -7.2% |
| 33rd | Zambia | 48.3 | -8.2% |
| 34th | Argentina | 49.5 | 1.2% |
| 35th | El Salvador | 51.0 | 2.4% |
| 36th | Nigeria | 51.9 | 15.6% |
| 37th | Mexico | 52.0 | -2.6% |
| 38th | Mozambique | 53.3 | - |
| 39th | Chile | 54.9 | -2.7% |
| 40th | Honduras | 55.7 | 0.4% |
| 41st | Belize | 56.6 | -1.6% |
| 42nd | Colombia | 56.8 | 10.7% |
| 43rd | Brazil | 59.8 | 0.5% |
FAQ
What was Nigeria's gini index in 1996?▾
Nigeria's gini index in 1996 was 51.9. This ranked 36th globally.
How did Nigeria's gini index change in 1996?▾
Nigeria's gini index increased by 15.6% in 1996 compared to 1995.
Which country had the highest gini index in 1996?▾
Brazil had the highest gini index in 1996 at 59.8.
What is the gini index of Nigeria in 1996?▾
The gini index of Nigeria in 1996 was 51.9. This ranked 36th globally.
HistorySaid - pattern alert
Nigeria matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1996. Historically: 311 occurrences, 177 successful (57%). Outcome 24 months later: 10.0%. View full analysis →
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