Germany vs Ireland: Income distribution database — Gini

Germany
0.293 0-1 scale
in 2011
Ireland
0.307 0-1 scale
in 2013
Germany rank
12th
Ireland rank
11th

Income distribution database — Gini over time

  • Germany
  • Ireland
00.10.20.3198519992013

How they compare

Ireland currently reports 0.307 0-1 scale against 0.293 0-1 scale in Germany, a difference of 0.014 0-1 scale.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.

Germany ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 11th of 21 countries.

Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 0.2903 0-1 scale 0.3118 0-1 scale 0.0215 0-1 scale Ireland
2010s 0.2895 0-1 scale 0.299 0-1 scale 0.0095 0-1 scale Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher income distribution database — gini, Germany or Ireland?
Ireland, at 0.307 0-1 scale against 0.293 0-1 scale in Germany as of 2013.
What is the difference in income distribution database — gini between Germany and Ireland?
0.014 0-1 scale, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Ireland?
8 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2011.
How do Germany and Ireland rank globally for income distribution database — gini?
Germany ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 11th 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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Indicator
Income distribution database — Gini (disposable income)
Unit
0-1 scale
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
32 places, 414 data points, 1974–2018
Last refreshed

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.