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United States - Gini Index 1989

Name: United States Gini Index 1989
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38.2 +0.5 from 1988 Global rank: 10th

United States's gini index was 38.2 in 1989, increased +0.5 from 37.7 in 1988. This was the 10th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1989▾

Gini Index by Country - 1989
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Romania	23.3	-
2nd	Bulgaria	23.4	-
3rd	Hungary	25.0	19.6%
4th	Poland	26.8	5.1%
5th	Luxembourg	30.8	6.9%
6th	Canada	31.0	-0.6%
7th	Italy	32.1	-6.1%
8th	Australia	33.2	2.2%
9th	United Kingdom	33.4	-2.6%
10th	United States	38.2	1.3%
11th	Uruguay	42.4	-2.8%
12th	Uganda	44.4	-
13th	Costa Rica	45.5	32.3%
14th	Malaysia	46.2	-1.7%
15th	El Salvador	48.7	-
16th	Mexico	50.1	3.3%
17th	Dominican Republic	50.4	5.4%
18th	Colombia	52.8	-0.6%
19th	Honduras	55.4	-
20th	Panama	58.5	20.1%
21st	Guatemala	58.8	8.7%
22nd	Brazil	63.2	2.9%

FAQ

What was United States's gini index in 1989?▾

United States's gini index in 1989 was 38.2. This ranked 10th globally.

How did United States's gini index change in 1989?▾

United States's gini index increased by 1.3% in 1989 compared to 1988.

Which country had the highest gini index in 1989?▾

Brazil had the highest gini index in 1989 at 63.2.

What is the gini index of United States in 1989?▾

The gini index of United States in 1989 was 38.2. This ranked 10th globally.

How does 1989 compare to 1988 for United States's gini index?▾

United States's gini index went from 37.7 in 1988 to 38.2 in 1989, a 1.3% increase.

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