Papua New Guinea Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Papua New Guinea's gini index was 41.9 in 2009, ranked 59th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from 2008. Data from World Bank, covering 1996–2009.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's gini index stood at 41.9 in 2009, a decline of +3.9 from 1996. Papua New Guinea ranked 59th globally.
Papua New Guinea's Gini Index has registered a decline from its all-time peak of 45.80 in 1996 to 41.90 in 2009, ranking the country 59th globally. This decrease indicates a reduction in income inequality during the period. Although the country's Gini Index remains higher than that of the United States (40.80) and lower than that of Israel (42.60), its trajectory is comparable to Iran, Islamic Republic of (42.10), which has also experienced a relatively stable Gini Index over the years. The reduction in income inequality can be attributed to various factors, including economic growth and government policies aimed at poverty reduction and income distribution. However, the trend may be influenced by future economic developments, such as shifts in global commodity prices and the impact of international trade agreements on the country's economy. A significant increase in economic growth, particularly in rural areas, could further reduce income inequality and potentially alter Papua New Guinea's Gini Index trajectory.
Data & projection
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's gini index was 41.9 in 2009. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 8.5% decrease from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's gini index peaked at 45.8 in 1996.
The lowest gini index in Papua New Guinea was 41.9 in 2009.
Papua New Guinea ranks 59th globally in gini index as of 2009.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Papua New Guinea in 2009 was 41.9. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Papua New Guinea Gini Index},
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