Spain Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Spain's gini index was 32.8 in 2025, ranked 46th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Spain's gini index stood at 32.8 in 2025, a decline of +0.6 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.8 by 2025. Spain ranked 46th globally.
Spain's Gini Index, a measure of income inequality, has shown a relatively stable trend over the past three decades. From its all-time peak of 36.50 in 1996, the country experienced a downward trajectory, with the Gini Index reaching a trough of 31.80 in 2003. However, since then, the index has gradually increased, standing at 32.78 in 2025, ranking 46th globally. This is higher than its 1980 baseline of 34.50 and closely aligns with that of Uzbekistan, which ranked 45th with a Gini Index of 33.15. Thailand and the Russian Federation, with Gini Index values of 33.12 and 32.20 respectively, are also similarly positioned. The slight increase in Spain's Gini Index since 2003 may indicate a shift towards greater income inequality. A significant change in the country's economic policies or social welfare programs could potentially alter this trajectory, with a focus on reducing income disparities and promoting social cohesion likely to have a positive impact on the Gini Index.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 32.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.8 | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.8 | −0.6 | #46 |
| 2023 | 33.4 | −0.2 | #22 |
| 2022 | 33.6 | −0.3 | #30 |
| 2021 | 33.9 | −1.0 | #36 |
| 2020 | 34.9 | +0.6 | #38 |
| 2019 | 34.3 | −0.4 | #42 |
| 2018 | 34.7 | +0.0 | #41 |
| 2017 | 34.7 | −1.1 | #38 |
| 2016 | 35.8 | −0.4 | #49 |
| 2015 | 36.2 | +0.1 | #49 |
| 2014 | 36.1 | −0.1 | #51 |
| 2013 | 36.2 | +0.8 | #39 |
| 2012 | 35.4 | −0.3 | #44 |
| 2011 | 35.7 | +0.5 | #48 |
| 2010 | 35.2 | +0.3 | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Spain matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Spain's gini index was 32.8 in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 1.9% decrease from the previous year.
Spain's gini index peaked at 36.5 in 1996.
The lowest gini index in Spain was 31.8 in 2003.
Spain ranks 46th globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
Spain's gini index is projected to reach 32.8 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of Spain in 2025 was 32.8. This ranks 46th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_spain_gini-index,
title = {Spain Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/spain/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}