Pakistan Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Pakistan's gini index was 29.6 in 2018, ranked 18th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2018.
Overview
Pakistan's gini index stood at 29.6 in 2018, a decline of +1.7 from 2015. Pakistan ranked 18th globally.
Pakistan's Gini Index has displayed a generally decreasing trend over the past three decades, with the country's most recent reading in 2018 standing at 29.60. This value places Pakistan at the 18th position globally, a position it shares with Guinea. In contrast to its all-time peak in 1987, which reached 33.30, Pakistan's Gini Index has shown a consistent downward trajectory, with the notable exception of a brief increase in 2001. However, this upward blip proved temporary, and the index plummeted to a trough of 28.70 that same year. Since then, Pakistan's Gini Index has oscillated around the 29 mark, with a slight increase towards the end of the observed period. The relatively stable Gini Index in recent years suggests that the country's income inequality has stabilized, but this trend may be influenced by future economic and demographic shifts, such as increased urbanization or changes in government policies aimed at reducing income disparities.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 29.6 | −1.7 | #18 |
| 2015 | 31.3 | +1.8 | #22 |
| 2013 | 29.5 | −0.2 | #18 |
| 2011 | 29.7 | +0.9 | #21 |
| 2010 | 28.8 | −0.9 | #14 |
| 2007 | 29.7 | −1.6 | #17 |
| 2005 | 31.3 | +0.4 | #23 |
| 2004 | 30.9 | +2.2 | #23 |
| 2001 | 28.7 | −4.4 | #3 |
| 1998 | 33.1 | +4.4 | #15 |
| 1996 | 28.7 | −4.5 | #5 |
| 1990 | 33.2 | −0.1 | #10 |
| 1987 | 33.3 | – | #13 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan 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
Pakistan's gini index was 29.6 in 2018. Ranked 18th globally. This represents a 5.4% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's gini index peaked at 33.3 in 1987.
The lowest gini index in Pakistan was 28.7 in 1996.
Pakistan ranks 18th globally in gini index as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Pakistan in 2018 was 29.6. This ranks 18th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_gini-index,
title = {Pakistan Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}