Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social was 40.4 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Latest (2018)
40.4
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
5th
of 47 countries
All-time high
42.9
in 2005
All-time low
39.7
in 2016
Years of data
14
2005–2018
Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in United Kingdom, 2005–2018
Source: Eurostat.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in United Kingdom is 40.4, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in United Kingdom peaked at 42.9 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 39.7, in 2016.
United Kingdom ranks 5th of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42.9 | — |
| 2006 | 40.6 | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 40.2 | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 41.2 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 41.4 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 42 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 42 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 40.7 | -3.1% |
| 2013 | 39.8 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 40.2 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 40.9 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 39.7 | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 40.9 | +3.0% |
| 2018 | 40.4 | -1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.26 | 40.2 | 42.9 | 5 |
| 2010s | 40.73 | 39.7 | 42 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in United Kingdom?
- Gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social in United Kingdom was 40.4 in 2018, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 42.9 in 2005.
- What is the lowest gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.7 in 2016.
- How does United Kingdom rank for gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social?
- United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 47 countries with data for 2018.
- Is gini coefficient of equivalised disposable income before social rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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