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United States - Gini Index 1991

Name: United States Gini Index 1991
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38.0 −0.3 from 1990 Global rank: 11th

United States's gini index was 38.0 in 1991, decreased +0.3 from 38.3 in 1990. This was the 11th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1991▾

Gini Index by Country - 1991
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Finland	22.9	3.2%
2nd	Norway	25.2	2.4%
3rd	Luxembourg	27.2	-1.8%
4th	Bangladesh	27.6	-4.2%
5th	Germany	29.5	-
6th	Hungary	29.6	18.4%
7th	Italy	31.0	-3.4%
8th	Canada	31.9	1.6%
9th	United Kingdom	35.0	-2.0%
10th	Tanzania	35.3	-
11th	United States	38.0	-0.8%
12th	Ghana	38.4	6.7%
13th	Philippines	43.8	7.6%
14th	Guinea	45.6	-
15th	Costa Rica	46.6	3.1%
16th	Argentina	46.8	3.3%
17th	Colombia	51.3	-2.8%
18th	Honduras	51.8	-7.3%
19th	El Salvador	53.8	10.5%
20th	Senegal	54.0	-
21st	Guinea-Bissau	55.8	-
22nd	Panama	58.0	-0.9%
23rd	Zambia	59.4	-

FAQ

What was United States's gini index in 1991?▾

United States's gini index in 1991 was 38.0. This ranked 11th globally.

How did United States's gini index change in 1991?▾

United States's gini index decreased by 0.8% in 1991 compared to 1990.

Which country had the highest gini index in 1991?▾

Zambia had the highest gini index in 1991 at 59.4.

What is the gini index of United States in 1991?▾

The gini index of United States in 1991 was 38.0. This ranked 11th globally.

How does 1991 compare to 1990 for United States's gini index?▾

United States's gini index went from 38.3 in 1990 to 38.0 in 1991, a 0.8% decrease.

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