Portugal Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Portugal's gini index was 36.0 in 2025, ranked 30th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Portugal's gini index stood at 36.0 in 2025, a rise of +2.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 36.0 by 2025. Portugal ranked 30th globally.
Portugal's Gini Index has exhibited a generally decreasing trend over the past two decades, with a notable decrease from its all-time peak of 38.90 in 2004 to a trough of 32.80 in 2019. The country's Gini Index has remained relatively stable since then, currently standing at 35.98 as of 2025, ranking #30 globally. This stability is somewhat reflected in Lithuania, which has a comparable Gini Index of 36.92, and West Bank and Gaza, which has a slightly lower index of 35.94. The decrease from its peak is a positive sign, indicating a reduction in income inequality. However, Portugal's Gini Index remains higher than that of some of its regional peers, such as Viet Nam, which has a Gini Index of 37.17. A continued decrease in Portugal's Gini Index would likely require sustained economic growth and effective redistribution policies, as a rise in GDP per capita in Portugal could potentially exacerbate income inequality, altering the current trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 36.4 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 36.0 | - | - |
| 2025 | 36.0 | +2.1 | #30 |
| 2023 | 33.9 | −2.4 | #26 |
| 2022 | 36.3 | +1.7 | #44 |
| 2021 | 34.6 | −0.1 | #42 |
| 2020 | 34.7 | +1.9 | #37 |
| 2019 | 32.8 | −0.7 | #35 |
| 2018 | 33.5 | −0.3 | #36 |
| 2017 | 33.8 | −1.4 | #34 |
| 2016 | 35.2 | −0.3 | #46 |
| 2015 | 35.5 | −0.1 | #42 |
| 2014 | 35.6 | −0.6 | #48 |
| 2013 | 36.2 | +0.2 | #41 |
| 2012 | 36.0 | −0.3 | #49 |
| 2011 | 36.3 | +0.5 | #51 |
| 2010 | 35.8 | +0.9 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal 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
Portugal's gini index was 36.0 in 2025. Ranked 30th globally. This represents a 6.1% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's gini index peaked at 38.9 in 2004.
The lowest gini index in Portugal was 32.8 in 2019.
Portugal ranks 30th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's gini index is projected to reach 36.0 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Portugal in 2025 was 36.0. This ranks 30th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_gini-index,
title = {Portugal Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}