Madagascar’s Income Inequality
Income Inequality, represented by the Gini Index on a 0 to 100 scale, reflects the distribution of income across a country. It reveals disparities in wealth and economic opportunity among citizens, thereby indicating potential social imbalance (lower is better).
Key insights
- From 1980 to 2012, Income Inequality changed by -4.3.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2010→2012): +0.1.
- Lowest level: 38.6 in 1999.
- Highest level: 47.4 in 2001.
Income Inequality Chart (1980–2012)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
Income Inequality Table (1980–2012)
| Year | Income Inequality |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 46.8 |
| 1993 | 45.2 |
| 1997 | 39.4 |
| 1999 | 38.6 |
| 2001 | 47.4 |
| 2005 | 39.9 |
| 2010 | 42.4 |
| 2012 | 42.5 |
Source: World Bank
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