2008-03-16

The Gini Index

Gini Index is a statistical coefficient devised by Corrado Gini that measures inequality of income distribution. For a list of how countries perform on the Gini Index click here at the Human Development Report or here at the CIA World Fact Book.

Canada has a coefficient of roughly .32 and the United States .40. The world average is around .52 and .66.

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