What’s up with Gini? (Part Two)

What follows is a selection of countries I was particularly interested in. Here’s a detailed look at how the Gini coefficients—which measure income inequality—have evolved over time in the countries you asked about, along with how they compare to the global average: 

The global average for 2025 is around 38.0, with the highest inequality found in South Africa at 63.0, Namibia with 59.1 and Colombia at 53.9. The lowest inequality is found in Slovenia at around 23.9, the Czech Republic at around 24.0 and Belgium at 24.2. 

What comes out is that the USA remains above the global average, with persistent inequality that won’t get any better under the Trump regime. Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark) show slight increases but still rank among the most equal. Surprisingly, Belgium stands out as one of the most equal societies globally. 

This said, global inequality remains high in many developing countries, but some European nations maintain low Gini scores through strong social policies. Now, I can only hope that you know a lot more about Gini and how to judge a country by analyzing its Lorenz curve!