Income distribution database — Gini in Mexico

Mexico: Income distribution database — Gini was 0.482 0-1 scale in 2012. ▬ Flat

Latest (2012)
0.482 0-1 scale
Change on year
up 3.4%
World rank
1st
of 21 countries
All-time high
0.519 0-1 scale
in 1994
All-time low
0.452 0-1 scale
in 1984
Years of data
14
1984–2012

Income distribution database — Gini in Mexico, 1984–2012

00.20.40.61984199820121984: 0.452 0-1 scale1989: 0.495 0-1 scale1992: 0.512 0-1 scale1994: 0.519 0-1 scale1996: 0.504 0-1 scale1998: 0.513 0-1 scale2000: 0.507 0-1 scale2002: 0.487 0-1 scale2004: 0.474 0-1 scale2005: 0.486 0-1 scale2006: 0.471 0-1 scale2008: 0.475 0-1 scale2010: 0.466 0-1 scale2012: 0.482 0-1 scale

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in 0-1 scale.

Analysis

The most recent figure for income distribution database — gini in Mexico is 0.482 0-1 scale, measured in 2012.

The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and down 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income distribution database — gini in Mexico peaked at 0.519 0-1 scale in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0.452 0-1 scale, in 1984.

That places Mexico 1st out of 21 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top 10%.

Income distribution database — Gini in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Income distribution database — Gini (disposable income) in Mexico, 1984 to 2012.
Year 0-1 scale Change
1984 0.452 0-1 scale
1989 0.495 0-1 scale +9.5%
1992 0.512 0-1 scale +3.4%
1994 0.519 0-1 scale +1.4%
1996 0.504 0-1 scale -2.9%
1998 0.513 0-1 scale +1.8%
2000 0.507 0-1 scale -1.2%
2002 0.487 0-1 scale -3.9%
2004 0.474 0-1 scale -2.7%
2005 0.486 0-1 scale +2.5%
2006 0.471 0-1 scale -3.1%
2008 0.475 0-1 scale +0.8%
2010 0.466 0-1 scale -1.9%
2012 0.482 0-1 scale +3.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.4735 0-1 scale 0.452 0-1 scale 0.495 0-1 scale 2
1990s 0.512 0-1 scale 0.504 0-1 scale 0.519 0-1 scale 4
2000s 0.4833 0-1 scale 0.471 0-1 scale 0.507 0-1 scale 6
2010s 0.474 0-1 scale 0.466 0-1 scale 0.482 0-1 scale 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 2 Israel 0.377 0-1 scale compare
  2. 3 Portugal 0.344 0-1 scale compare
  3. 4 Greece 0.343 0-1 scale compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is income distribution database — gini in Mexico?
Income distribution database — gini in Mexico was 0.482 0-1 scale in 2012, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest income distribution database — gini recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 0.519 0-1 scale in 1994.
What is the lowest income distribution database — gini recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0.452 0-1 scale in 1984.
How does Mexico rank for income distribution database — gini?
Mexico ranks 1st out of 21 countries with data for 2012.
Is income distribution database — gini rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mexico 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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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
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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.