Timor-Leste Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
Timor-Leste's gini index was 28.7 in 2014, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from 2013. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2014.
Overview
Timor-Leste's gini index stood at 28.7 in 2014, a rise of +0.9 from 2007. Timor-Leste ranked 17th globally.
Timor-Leste's Gini Index has demonstrated a downward trend since the early 2000s, reflecting improvements in income equality. The country's all-time peak of 35.90 in 2001, indicating a relatively high level of income inequality, contrasts with its all-time trough of 27.80 in 2007. The latest available data from 2014 shows a Gini Index of 28.70, which ranks Timor-Leste as the 17th most equal country globally. This value is close to that of the Netherlands, which has a Gini Index of 28.60. The decline in the Gini Index suggests that Timor-Leste's economic growth has been relatively inclusive, with a narrowing gap between the rich and the poor. However, the country's continued reliance on foreign aid and its limited economic diversification may hinder sustained economic growth and potentially undermine the trend towards greater income equality, requiring policymakers to focus on promoting economic development and reducing dependence on external support.
Data & projection
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Timor-Leste matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Timor-Leste's gini index was 28.7 in 2014. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 3.2% increase from the previous year.
Timor-Leste's gini index peaked at 35.9 in 2001.
The lowest gini index in Timor-Leste was 27.8 in 2007.
Timor-Leste ranks 17th globally in gini index as of 2014.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
The gini index of Timor-Leste in 2014 was 28.7. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_timor-leste_gini-index,
title = {Timor-Leste Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/timor-leste/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}