Income distribution database — Gini in Netherlands

Netherlands: Income distribution database — Gini was 0.278 0-1 scale in 2012. ▬ Flat

Latest (2012)
0.278 0-1 scale
Change on year
down 1.8%
Rank
9th
of 11 groups
All-time high
0.297 0-1 scale
in 1995
All-time low
0.263 0-1 scale
in 1977
Years of data
12
1977–2012

Income distribution database — Gini in Netherlands, 1977–2012

00.10.20.31977199420121977: 0.263 0-1 scale1985: 0.272 0-1 scale1990: 0.292 0-1 scale1995: 0.297 0-1 scale2000: 0.292 0-1 scale2005: 0.284 0-1 scale2006: 0.28 0-1 scale2007: 0.295 0-1 scale2008: 0.286 0-1 scale2009: 0.283 0-1 scale2010: 0.283 0-1 scale2012: 0.278 0-1 scale

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

Analysis

In 2012, income distribution database — gini in Netherlands stood at 0.278 0-1 scale.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income distribution database — gini in Netherlands peaked at 0.297 0-1 scale in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.263 0-1 scale, in 1977.

Income distribution database — Gini in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for Income distribution database — Gini (disposable income) in Netherlands, 1977 to 2012.
Year 0-1 scale Change
1977 0.263 0-1 scale
1985 0.272 0-1 scale +3.4%
1990 0.292 0-1 scale +7.4%
1995 0.297 0-1 scale +1.7%
2000 0.292 0-1 scale -1.7%
2005 0.284 0-1 scale -2.7%
2006 0.28 0-1 scale -1.4%
2007 0.295 0-1 scale +5.4%
2008 0.286 0-1 scale -3.1%
2009 0.283 0-1 scale -1.0%
2010 0.283 0-1 scale +0.0%
2012 0.278 0-1 scale -1.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.263 0-1 scale 0.263 0-1 scale 0.263 0-1 scale 1
1980s 0.272 0-1 scale 0.272 0-1 scale 0.272 0-1 scale 1
1990s 0.2945 0-1 scale 0.292 0-1 scale 0.297 0-1 scale 2
2000s 0.2867 0-1 scale 0.28 0-1 scale 0.295 0-1 scale 6
2010s 0.2805 0-1 scale 0.278 0-1 scale 0.283 0-1 scale 2

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 6 Australia 0.324 0-1 scale compare
  2. 6 Italy 0.324 0-1 scale compare
  3. 8 New Zealand 0.323 0-1 scale compare
  4. 9 Canada 0.316 0-1 scale compare
  5. 10 France 0.309 0-1 scale compare
  6. 11 Ireland 0.307 0-1 scale compare
  7. 12 Germany 0.293 0-1 scale compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is income distribution database — gini in Netherlands?
Income distribution database — gini in Netherlands was 0.278 0-1 scale in 2012, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest income distribution database — gini recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 0.297 0-1 scale in 1995.
What is the lowest income distribution database — gini recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 0.263 0-1 scale in 1977.
How does Netherlands rank for income distribution database — gini?
Netherlands ranks 9th out of 11 groups with data for 2012.
Is income distribution database — gini rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Netherlands 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.