Denmark vs Iceland: Income distribution database — Gini
Denmark
0.253 0-1 scale
in 2011
Iceland
0.24 0-1 scale
in 2013
Denmark rank
19th
Iceland rank
21st
Income distribution database — Gini over time
- Denmark
- Iceland
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 0.253 0-1 scale against 0.24 0-1 scale in Iceland, a difference of 0.013 0-1 scale.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iceland ahead.
Denmark ranks 19th and Iceland ranks 21st of 21 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2394 0-1 scale | 0.2834 0-1 scale | 0.044 0-1 scale | Iceland |
| 2010s | 0.2525 0-1 scale | 0.2475 0-1 scale | 0.005 0-1 scale | Denmark |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher income distribution database — gini, Denmark or Iceland?
- Denmark, at 0.253 0-1 scale against 0.24 0-1 scale in Iceland as of 2011.
- What is the difference in income distribution database — gini between Denmark and Iceland?
- 0.013 0-1 scale, with Denmark ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Iceland?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2011.
- How do Denmark and Iceland rank globally for income distribution database — gini?
- Denmark ranks 19th and Iceland ranks 21st of 21 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Income distribution database — Gini (disposable income). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The OECD Income Distribution Database (IDD) offers data on levels and trends in income inequality and poverty and is updated on a rolling basis, two to three times a year.