Sweden - Gini Index 2015
29.2
+0.8 from 2014
Sweden's gini index was 29.2 in 2015, increased +0.8 from 28.4 in 2014. This was the 16th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 2015▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Slovenia | 25.4 | -1.2% |
| 2nd | Ukraine | 25.5 | 6.3% |
| 3rd | Belarus | 25.6 | -5.9% |
| 4th | Czechia | 25.9 | 0.0% |
| 5th | Slovak Republic | 26.5 | 1.5% |
| 6th | Kosovo | 26.5 | -2.9% |
| 7th | Iceland | 26.8 | -3.6% |
| 8th | Kazakhstan | 26.8 | -0.7% |
| 9th | Moldova | 27.0 | 0.7% |
| 10th | Finland | 27.1 | 1.1% |
| 11th | Norway | 27.5 | 2.6% |
| 12th | Belgium | 27.7 | -1.4% |
| 13th | Denmark | 28.2 | -0.7% |
| 14th | Netherlands | 28.2 | -1.4% |
| 15th | Kyrgyz Republic | 29.0 | 8.2% |
| 16th | Sweden | 29.2 | 2.8% |
| 17th | Malta | 29.4 | 1.4% |
| 18th | Hungary | 30.4 | -1.6% |
| 19th | Austria | 30.5 | 0.0% |
| 20th | Japan | 30.7 | -1.9% |
| 21st | Croatia | 31.1 | -3.1% |
| 22nd | Pakistan | 31.3 | 6.1% |
| 23rd | Germany | 31.7 | 2.9% |
| 24th | Egypt, Arab Republic of | 31.8 | 12.4% |
| 25th | Ireland | 31.8 | -0.3% |
| 26th | Poland | 31.8 | -3.0% |
| 27th | Switzerland | 32.3 | -0.6% |
| 28th | Armenia | 32.4 | 2.9% |
| 29th | Estonia | 32.7 | -5.5% |
| 30th | France | 32.7 | 1.2% |
| 31st | Albania | 32.8 | -5.2% |
| 32nd | Tunisia | 32.8 | -14.8% |
| 33rd | Luxembourg | 32.9 | 5.4% |
| 34th | United Kingdom | 33.3 | 0.6% |
| 35th | Tonga | 33.5 | -10.7% |
| 36th | Canada | 33.7 | 1.5% |
| 37th | Cyprus | 34.0 | -4.5% |
| 38th | Tajikistan | 34.0 | 10.4% |
| 39th | Latvia | 34.2 | -2.6% |
| 40th | Iran, Islamic Republic of | 35.3 | 1.4% |
| 41st | Italy | 35.4 | 2.0% |
| 42nd | Portugal | 35.5 | -0.3% |
| 43rd | North Macedonia | 35.6 | 1.1% |
| 44th | Gambia, The | 35.9 | -17.7% |
| 45th | Nigeria | 35.9 | 1.1% |
| 46th | Romania | 35.9 | -0.3% |
| 47th | Greece | 36.0 | 0.6% |
| 48th | Thailand | 36.0 | -2.7% |
| 49th | Spain | 36.2 | 0.3% |
| 50th | Georgia | 36.5 | -2.9% |
| 51st | Russian Federation | 36.5 | -1.1% |
| 52nd | Lithuania | 37.4 | -0.8% |
| 53rd | Myanmar | 38.1 | - |
| 54th | Indonesia | 38.2 | -1.5% |
| 55th | Bulgaria | 38.6 | 3.2% |
| 56th | China | 38.6 | -1.5% |
| 57th | Montenegro | 39.0 | 0.5% |
| 58th | Israel | 39.7 | -0.3% |
| 59th | Uruguay | 40.1 | 0.0% |
| 60th | Serbia | 40.5 | 0.2% |
| 61st | El Salvador | 40.6 | -2.4% |
| 62nd | Kenya | 40.8 | -12.1% |
| 63rd | Malaysia | 41.1 | -0.5% |
| 64th | Côte d'Ivoire | 41.5 | -3.9% |
| 65th | United States | 41.5 | -0.5% |
| 66th | Cabo Verde | 42.4 | -10.2% |
| 67th | Türkiye | 42.9 | 4.1% |
| 68th | Togo | 43.0 | -6.5% |
| 69th | Peru | 43.4 | 0.7% |
| 70th | St. Lucia | 43.7 | 2.6% |
| 71st | Philippines | 44.6 | -4.1% |
| 72nd | Dominican Republic | 45.2 | 2.0% |
| 73rd | Chile | 45.3 | -3.2% |
| 74th | Ecuador | 46.0 | 2.2% |
| 75th | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | 46.7 | -2.3% |
| 76th | Benin | 47.6 | 9.7% |
| 77th | Paraguay | 47.6 | -6.1% |
| 78th | Costa Rica | 48.4 | -0.4% |
| 79th | Honduras | 49.2 | -1.4% |
| 80th | Panama | 50.8 | 0.6% |
| 81st | Colombia | 51.0 | -2.9% |
| 82nd | Brazil | 51.9 | -0.2% |
| 83rd | Botswana | 54.9 | -3.5% |
| 84th | Zambia | 55.8 | 7.3% |
| 85th | Namibia | 59.1 | -3.1% |
FAQ
What was Sweden's gini index in 2015?▾
Sweden's gini index in 2015 was 29.2. This ranked 16th globally.
How did Sweden's gini index change in 2015?▾
Sweden's gini index increased by 2.8% in 2015 compared to 2014.
Which country had the highest gini index in 2015?▾
Namibia had the highest gini index in 2015 at 59.1.
What is the gini index of Sweden in 2015?▾
The gini index of Sweden in 2015 was 29.2. This ranked 16th globally.
How does 2015 compare to 2014 for Sweden's gini index?▾
Sweden's gini index went from 28.4 in 2014 to 29.2 in 2015, a 2.8% increase.
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