Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before … excluded in Germany
Germany: Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before … excluded was 36 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
36
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
13th
of 49 countries
All-time high
38.1
in 2021
All-time low
33.1
in 2005
Years of data
21
2005–2025
Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in Germany, 2005–2025
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in Germany is 36, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in Germany peaked at 38.1 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 33.1, in 2005.
Germany ranks 13th of 49 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before … excluded in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 33.1 | — |
| 2006 | 35.3 | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 37.3 | +5.7% |
| 2008 | 36.7 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 35.5 | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 35.9 | +1.1% |
| 2011 | 35.8 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 34.5 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 36.2 | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 37.1 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 36.3 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 35.9 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 35 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 36.6 | +4.6% |
| 2019 | 35.2 | -3.8% |
| 2020 | 36.2 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 38.1 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 35.6 | -6.6% |
| 2023 | 35.8 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 35.5 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 36 | +1.4% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 36 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 34.1, 1.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Germany's 36 is above the median for high income countries, which is 34.1, 1.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.58 | 33.1 | 37.3 | 5 |
| 2010s | 35.85 | 34.5 | 37.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.2 | 35.5 | 38.1 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 11 Switzerland 36.7 compare
- 11 Euro area (EA11-1999, EA12-2001, EA13-2007, EA15-2008, EA16-2009, EA17-2011, EA18-2014, EA19-2015, EA20-2023, EA21-2026) 36.7 compare
- 14 Montenegro 35.8 compare
- 15 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 35.5 compare
- 16 Denmark 35.4 compare
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 148.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 654.77 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0079 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 478.11 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in Germany?
- Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in Germany was 36 in 2025, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 38.1 in 2021.
- What is the lowest gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.1 in 2005.
- How does Germany rank for gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social?
- Germany ranks 13th out of 49 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social transfers (pensions excluded from social transfers). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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