West Bank and Gaza Gini Index
Gini index (0=perfect equality, 100=perfect inequality) SI.POV.GINI
West Bank and Gaza's gini index was 35.9 in 2025, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
West Bank and Gaza's gini index stood at 35.9 in 2025, a decline of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 35.9 by 2025. West Bank and Gaza ranked 31st globally.
The West Bank and Gaza’s Gini index rose from 34.00 in 2004 to a peak of 36.40 in 2023 before easing to 35.94 in 2025, placing it 31st globally. This modest upward trajectory over a ten‑year span signals a gradual widening of income inequality, albeit at a slower pace than the sharp rise observed between the trough of 33.70 in 2016 and the 2023 peak. Compared with peer economies, the territory’s 2025 figure is marginally lower than Portugal’s 35.98 and Lithuania’s 36.92, yet slightly above Kenya’s 35.42 and Indonesia’s 35.40, suggesting a middle‑of‑the‑road distribution relative to both developed and developing contexts. The persistence of a high‑but‑stable Gini score implies that without targeted redistributive policies or substantial economic diversification, the region may remain clustered around the mid‑30s range, with future movements likely hinging on the effectiveness of social safety‑net reforms and investment in inclusive growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Gini Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 36.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 35.9 | - | - |
| 2025 | 35.9 | −0.5 | #31 |
| 2023 | 36.4 | +2.7 | #34 |
| 2016 | 33.7 | −0.7 | #38 |
| 2011 | 34.4 | −0.9 | #44 |
| 2010 | 35.3 | +0.8 | #50 |
| 2009 | 34.5 | −1.1 | #41 |
| 2007 | 35.6 | +1.6 | #42 |
| 2006 | 34.0 | −0.7 | #35 |
| 2005 | 34.7 | +0.7 | #34 |
| 2004 | 34.0 | – | #36 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
West Bank and Gaza matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2008. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gini index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
West Bank and Gaza's gini index was 35.9 in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 1.3% decrease from the previous year.
West Bank and Gaza's gini index peaked at 36.4 in 2023.
The lowest gini index in West Bank and Gaza was 33.7 in 2016.
West Bank and Gaza ranks 31st globally in gini index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.POV.GINI. Data sourced from World Bank.
West Bank and Gaza's gini index is projected to reach 35.9 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gini index of West Bank and Gaza in 2025 was 35.9. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_west-bank-and-gaza_gini-index,
title = {West Bank and Gaza Gini Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/west-bank-and-gaza/gini-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}