Most Unequal Countries by Gini Index (2023)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2023
The Gini index measures income inequality on a scale of 0 (perfect equality) to 100. Here are the 25 most unequal countries in 2023.
Colombia leads with gini index of 53.9.
Brazil ranks #2 at 51.6.
Zambia ranks #3 at 51.5.
Panama ranks #4 at 49.7.
Mozambique ranks #5 at 49.6.
Top 25 Countries by Gini Index
| # | Country | Gini Index | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 53.9 | 2023 |
| 2 |  Brazil | 51.6 | 2023 |
| 3 |  Zambia | 51.5 | 2022 |
| 4 |  Panama | 49.7 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Mozambique | 49.6 | 2022 |
| 6 |  Costa Rica | 45.8 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Honduras | 45.7 | 2024 |
| 8 |  Ecuador | 45.2 | 2024 |
| 9 |  Guatemala | 45.2 | 2023 |
| 10 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 44.7 | 2020 |
| 11 |  Turkiye | 44.5 | 2022 |
| 12 |  Paraguay | 44.2 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Mexico | 43.5 | 2022 |
| 14 |  Chile | 43 | 2022 |
| 15 |  Central African Republic | 43 | 2021 |
| 16 |  Argentina | 42.4 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Cameroon | 42.2 | 2021 |
| 18 |  Bolivia | 42.1 | 2023 |
| 19 |  United States | 41.8 | 2023 |
| 20 |  Malaysia | 40.7 | 2021 |
| 21 |  Peru | 40.1 | 2024 |
| 22 |  Uruguay | 40 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Jamaica | 39.9 | 2021 |
| 24 |  El Salvador | 39.8 | 2023 |
| 25 |  Bulgaria | 39.5 | 2023 |
Data from 109 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest gini index in 2023?
Colombia has the highest gini index at 53.9 in 2023.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 109 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.