Income distribution database — Gini in Ireland
Ireland: Income distribution database — Gini was 0.307 0-1 scale in 2013. ▼ Falling
Income distribution database — Gini in Ireland, 2004–2013
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in 0-1 scale.
Analysis
The most recent figure for income distribution database — gini in Ireland is 0.307 0-1 scale, measured in 2013.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income distribution database — gini in Ireland peaked at 0.323 0-1 scale in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.295 0-1 scale, in 2008.
That places Ireland 11th out of 21 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.
Income distribution database — Gini in Ireland, year by year
| Year | 0-1 scale | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.323 0-1 scale | — |
| 2005 | 0.323 0-1 scale | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.315 0-1 scale | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 0.303 0-1 scale | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 0.295 0-1 scale | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 0.312 0-1 scale | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 0.298 0-1 scale | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 0.3 0-1 scale | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 0.302 0-1 scale | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 0.307 0-1 scale | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3118 0-1 scale | 0.295 0-1 scale | 0.323 0-1 scale | 6 |
| 2010s | 0.3017 0-1 scale | 0.298 0-1 scale | 0.307 0-1 scale | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More economy & growth data for Ireland
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.52 Percent per annum (2029)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current LCU), annual -4.66 % change on previous year (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 9.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0489 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 6,431 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.0432 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 5,691 current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 1.06 (1998)
Frequently asked questions
- What is income distribution database — gini in Ireland?
- Income distribution database — gini in Ireland was 0.307 0-1 scale in 2013, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest income distribution database — gini recorded in Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 0.323 0-1 scale in 2004.
- What is the lowest income distribution database — gini recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.295 0-1 scale in 2008.
- How does Ireland rank for income distribution database — gini?
- Ireland ranks 11th out of 21 countries with data for 2013.
- Is income distribution database — gini rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Income distribution database — Gini (disposable income). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.