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United States - Gini Index 1988

Name: United States Gini Index 1988
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37.7 +0.5 from 1987 Global rank: 10th

United States's gini index was 37.7 in 1988, increased +0.5 from 37.2 in 1987. This was the 10th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1988▾

Gini Index by Country - 1988
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Croatia	22.8	-
2nd	Belgium	25.7	2.0%
3rd	Bangladesh	28.8	7.1%
4th	Luxembourg	28.8	-2.4%
5th	Canada	31.2	-1.6%
6th	United Kingdom	34.3	1.2%
7th	Ghana	36.0	2.0%
8th	Côte d'Ivoire	36.9	-8.9%
9th	Algeria	37.4	-
10th	United States	37.7	1.3%
11th	Philippines	40.7	-0.7%
12th	Trinidad and Tobago	42.6	-
13th	Jamaica	43.2	-
14th	Thailand	43.8	-3.1%
15th	Colombia	53.1	-3.6%
16th	Brazil	61.4	3.0%

FAQ

What was United States's gini index in 1988?▾

United States's gini index in 1988 was 37.7. This ranked 10th globally.

How did United States's gini index change in 1988?▾

United States's gini index increased by 1.3% in 1988 compared to 1987.

Which country had the highest gini index in 1988?▾

Brazil had the highest gini index in 1988 at 61.4.

What is the gini index of United States in 1988?▾

The gini index of United States in 1988 was 37.7. This ranked 10th globally.

How does 1988 compare to 1987 for United States's gini index?▾

United States's gini index went from 37.2 in 1987 to 37.7 in 1988, a 1.3% increase.

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