Gini coefficient in South Africa 2006-2015
According to the latest governmental data from 2019, the Gini coefficient in South Africa was 0.65 points in 2015. The Gini index gives information on the distribution of income in a country. In an ideal situation in which incomes are perfectly distributed, the coefficient is equal to zero, whereas one is the highest inequality situation.
South Africa had the world's highest inequality in income distribution. Furthermore, the first eight countries on the ranking are located in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an index over 50 points.
South Africa had the world's highest inequality in income distribution. Furthermore, the first eight countries on the ranking are located in Sub-Saharan Africa, with an index over 50 points.
