Paraguay Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Paraguay's gini index was 44.7 in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1990–2025.
Overview
Paraguay's gini index stood at 44.7 in 2025, a rise of +0.5 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 44.7 by 2025. Paraguay ranked 10th globally.
Paraguay's Gini Index has fluctuated significantly over the past 29 years, with a latest value of 44.69 in 2025, ranking it 10th globally. The country experienced its all-time peak of 58.10 in 1995, indicating a highly unequal distribution of income during that era. In contrast, its all-time trough was recorded in 1990, at 40.80, suggesting a more equal society at the start of the period. Compared to its peers, Paraguay's Gini Index is lower than that of Honduras, which has a value of 45.47, but higher than Ecuador's 44.06. The current level is also closely aligned with that of Costa Rica, at 44.88, and Kosovo, at 44.28. As the country continues to navigate its economic landscape, a shift in policies targeting income inequality could potentially alter the trajectory of Paraguay's Gini Index trend in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 45.2 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 45.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 44.7 | - | - |
| 2025 | 44.7 | +0.5 | #10 |
| 2024 | 44.2 | +0.0 | #9 |
| 2023 | 44.2 | −0.4 | #46 |
| 2022 | 44.6 | +1.7 | #63 |
| 2021 | 42.9 | −0.6 | #70 |
| 2020 | 43.5 | −2.2 | #59 |
| 2019 | 45.7 | −0.3 | #71 |
| 2018 | 46.0 | −2.5 | #87 |
| 2017 | 48.5 | +0.6 | #74 |
| 2016 | 47.9 | +0.3 | #77 |
| 2015 | 47.6 | −3.1 | #77 |
| 2014 | 50.7 | +2.8 | #80 |
| 2013 | 47.9 | +0.3 | #72 |
| 2012 | 47.6 | −4.7 | #81 |
| 2011 | 52.3 | +1.3 | #79 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Paraguay matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Paraguay's gini index was 44.7 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Paraguay's gini index peaked at 58.1 in 1995.
The lowest gini index in Paraguay was 40.8 in 1990.
Paraguay ranks 10th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Paraguay's gini index is projected to reach 44.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Paraguay in 2025 was 44.7. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_paraguay_gini-index,
title = {Paraguay Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/paraguay/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}