Most Unequal Countries by Gini Index (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
The Gini index measures income inequality on a scale of 0 (perfect equality) to 100. Here are the 25 most unequal countries in 2024.
Colombia leads with gini index of 54.4.
South Africa ranks #2 at 54.1.
Zambia ranks #3 at 51.5.
Brazil ranks #4 at 50.3.
Panama ranks #5 at 49.7.
Top 25 Countries by Gini Index
| # | Country | Gini Index | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 54.4 | 2024 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 54.1 | 2022 |
| 3 |  Zambia | 51.5 | 2022 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 50.3 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Panama | 49.7 | 2024 |
| 6 |  Mozambique | 49.6 | 2022 |
| 7 |  Ecuador | 45.9 | 2025 |
| 8 |  Honduras | 45.7 | 2024 |
| 9 |  Costa Rica | 45.5 | 2025 |
| 10 |  Guatemala | 45.2 | 2023 |
| 11 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 44.7 | 2020 |
| 12 |  Paraguay | 44.2 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Turkiye | 43.7 | 2023 |
| 14 |  Chile | 43 | 2024 |
| 15 |  Central African Republic | 43 | 2021 |
| 16 |  Mexico | 42.6 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Argentina | 42.4 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Cameroon | 42.2 | 2021 |
| 19 |  United States | 41.8 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Bolivia | 40.9 | 2024 |
| 21 |  Malaysia | 40.7 | 2021 |
| 22 |  Peru | 40.1 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Uruguay | 40 | 2024 |
| 24 |  Jamaica | 39.9 | 2021 |
| 25 |  El Salvador | 39.8 | 2023 |
Data from 115 countries is available. View full rankings →
FAQ
What is the highest gini index in 2024?
Colombia has the highest gini index at 54.4 in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 115 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.