Romania Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Romania's gini index was 28.2 in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1989–2025.
Overview
Romania's gini index stood at 28.2 in 2025, a decline of +1.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.2 by 2025. Romania ranked 63rd globally.
Romania's Gini Index has shown a significant decline over the past three decades, from an all-time peak of 39.60 in 2006 to 28.16 in 2025, ranking 63rd globally. This improvement, which began in 1989, marks a notable shift in the country's income distribution. Compared to its peer Poland, which has a slightly higher Gini Index of 28.56, Romania's progress suggests a more equitable distribution of wealth. This trend is a result of the country's post-communist economic reforms and increased social spending. Since 1989, Romania's Gini Index has consistently decreased, with the exception of a brief reversal in the mid-2000s. The country's relative stability and economic growth have contributed to this improvement. However, Romania's Gini Index remains higher than that of Finland, which has a Gini Index of 27.64, indicating that there is still room for improvement in reducing income inequality. A sustained economic growth and further investments in social welfare programs are likely to continue Romania's trend of decreasing income inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 26.9 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.2 | −1.6 | #63 |
| 2023 | 29.8 | −2.5 | #14 |
| 2022 | 32.3 | −1.6 | #26 |
| 2021 | 33.9 | −0.7 | #37 |
| 2020 | 34.6 | −0.2 | #36 |
| 2019 | 34.8 | −1.0 | #46 |
| 2018 | 35.8 | −0.2 | #53 |
| 2017 | 36.0 | +1.6 | #44 |
| 2016 | 34.4 | −1.5 | #41 |
| 2015 | 35.9 | −0.1 | #46 |
| 2014 | 36.0 | −0.9 | #50 |
| 2013 | 36.9 | +0.4 | #44 |
| 2012 | 36.5 | +0.6 | #51 |
| 2011 | 35.9 | +0.4 | #50 |
| 2010 | 35.5 | −0.1 | #51 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Romania matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Romania's gini index was 28.2 in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 5.5% decrease from the previous year.
Romania's gini index peaked at 39.6 in 2006.
The lowest gini index in Romania was 23.3 in 1989.
Romania ranks 63rd globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Romania's gini index is projected to reach 28.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Romania in 2025 was 28.2. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_romania_gini-index,
title = {Romania Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/romania/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}