North Macedonia Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
North Macedonia's gini index was 33.5 in 2019, ranked 39th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2018. Data from World Bank, covering 1998–2019.
Overview
North Macedonia's gini index stood at 33.5 in 2019, a rise of +0.5 from 2018. North Macedonia ranked 39th globally.
North Macedonia’s Gini index rose from a trough of 28.10 in 1998 to an all‑time peak of 46.10 in 2008 before easing to 33.50 in 2019, placing it 39th in the world. The sharp increase during the 2000s reflects a period of rapid economic transition and uneven income gains, while the modest decline after 2008 suggests that redistribution policies and modest growth have tempered inequality. By 2019 the country’s coefficient was only marginally higher than Greece’s 33.10 and close to South Korea’s 33.20, indicating that its distributional outcomes now resemble those of middle‑income economies with more diversified labour markets. The 19‑year coverage shows that after the 2008 spike, the index has been on a gradual downward path, although it remains above the 1998 trough. Continued fiscal reforms, targeted social spending and inclusive labour market policies could further reduce the Gini index, reinforcing the recent trend toward lower inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 33.5 | +0.5 | #39 |
| 2018 | 33.0 | −1.2 | #34 |
| 2017 | 34.2 | −0.3 | #35 |
| 2016 | 34.5 | −1.1 | #42 |
| 2015 | 35.6 | +0.4 | #43 |
| 2014 | 35.2 | −1.0 | #45 |
| 2013 | 36.2 | −1.9 | #40 |
| 2012 | 38.1 | −1.3 | #54 |
| 2011 | 39.4 | −0.7 | #55 |
| 2010 | 40.1 | −2.7 | #63 |
| 2009 | 42.8 | −3.3 | #62 |
| 2008 | 46.1 | +3.5 | #65 |
| 2006 | 42.6 | +3.3 | #61 |
| 2005 | 39.3 | +0.9 | #47 |
| 2004 | 38.4 | −0.3 | #48 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
North Macedonia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
North Macedonia's gini index was 33.5 in 2019. Ranked 39th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
North Macedonia's gini index peaked at 46.1 in 2008.
The lowest gini index in North Macedonia was 28.1 in 1998.
North Macedonia ranks 39th globally in gini index as of 2019.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of North Macedonia in 2019 was 33.5. This ranks 39th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_north-macedonia_gini-index,
title = {North Macedonia Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/north-macedonia/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}