Inequality
Gini Index (Gini Coefficient)
Definition
A statistical measure of income inequality within a population, ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (maximum inequality).
Explanation
A Gini of 0 means everyone earns the same; 100 means one person earns everything. Most countries fall between 25-60. Nordic countries (Sweden, Norway) have low Gini scores (~27), while South Africa and some Latin American countries exceed 50. The Gini index does not capture wealth inequality, which tends to be far more extreme than income inequality.
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