Guatemala—Gini Index
Category: Poverty & InequalitySource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #9 of 109
Latest Value
45.2
2023
YoY Change
-6.4%
2014 → 2023
Global Rank
#9
of 109 countries
Maximum
54.5
2006
Minimum
45.2
2023
CAGR
-0.8%
4 years
Last
45.2
Previous
48.3
Highest
54.5
Lowest
45.2
Unit
Index (0-100)
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45.2 | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 48.3 | -11.4% |
| 2006 | 54.5 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 54.2 |
Top Countries — Gini Index
| # | Country | Value | 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 |
About This Indicator
Definition
The Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Gini of 0 represents perfect equality (everyone has the same income), while 100 represents perfect inequality (one person has all the income).
Methodology
The Gini coefficient is calculated from household survey data on income or consumption. The World Bank calculates it from the Lorenz curve, which plots the cumulative share of income against the cumulative share of the population (ranked from poorest to richest). The Gini equals 1 minus twice the area under the Lorenz curve. Data comes from national household surveys harmonized under the World Bank's PovcalNet project.
Unit
Index (0-100)
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →