What was Americas Gini index in 2016?
The CBO finds that the Gini coefficient in the U.S. in 2016 ranged from 0.595, before accounting for any forms of taxes and transfers, to 0.423, after a full accounting of taxes and transfers. These estimates bracket the Census Bureau’s estimate of 0.481 for the Gini coefficient in 2016.
What is the world Gini index?
GINI index (World Bank estimate) – Country Ranking
| Rank | Country | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa | 63.00 |
| 2 | Namibia | 59.10 |
| 3 | Suriname | 57.60 |
| 4 | Zambia | 57.10 |
What is the scale to measure Gini index?
The index is based on the Gini coefficient, a statistical dispersion measurement that ranks income distribution on a scale between 0 and 1. 1 It can be used to measure the inequality of any distribution, but is commonly associated with wealth.
Where does World Bank get Gini index data?
GINI index (World Bank estimate) World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments.
Where does Moldova rank on the Gini index?
GINI index (World Bank estimate) – Country Ranking Rank Country Value Year 155 Moldova 25.90 2017 157 Slovenia 25.40 2015 157 Belarus 25.40 2017 159 Ukraine 25.00 2016
Is the World Bank the World Development Indicator?
The WDI provides a comprehensive overview of development drawing on data from the World Bank and more than 30 partners. The World Development Indicators (WDI) publication is the World Bank’s premier annual compilation of data about development. The complete WDI database includes more than 1,200 indicators.
How many indicators are there in the WDI database?
The complete WDI database includes more than 1,200 indicators. Code columns are usually hidden by default. Changing the pivot column will reset the column selection and sort order. Clicking Update will rewrite the URL in the address bar allowing you to bookmark this page.
