Income distribution database — Gini in New Zealand

New Zealand: Income distribution database — Gini was 0.323 0-1 scale in 2011. ▲ Rising

Latest (2011)
0.323 0-1 scale
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
8th
of 21 countries
All-time high
0.339 0-1 scale
in 2000
All-time low
0.271 0-1 scale
in 1985
Years of data
8
1985–2011

Income distribution database — Gini in New Zealand, 1985–2011

00.10.20.31985199820111985: 0.271 0-1 scale1990: 0.318 0-1 scale1995: 0.335 0-1 scale2000: 0.339 0-1 scale2003: 0.335 0-1 scale2008: 0.33 0-1 scale2009: 0.324 0-1 scale2011: 0.323 0-1 scale

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

Analysis

In 2011, income distribution database — gini in New Zealand stood at 0.323 0-1 scale.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 4.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income distribution database — gini in New Zealand peaked at 0.339 0-1 scale in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.271 0-1 scale, in 1985.

New Zealand ranks 8th of 21 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Income distribution database — Gini in New Zealand, year by year

Annual values for Income distribution database — Gini (disposable income) in New Zealand, 1985 to 2011.
Year 0-1 scale Change
1985 0.271 0-1 scale
1990 0.318 0-1 scale +17.3%
1995 0.335 0-1 scale +5.3%
2000 0.339 0-1 scale +1.2%
2003 0.335 0-1 scale -1.2%
2008 0.33 0-1 scale -1.5%
2009 0.324 0-1 scale -1.8%
2011 0.323 0-1 scale -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.271 0-1 scale 0.271 0-1 scale 0.271 0-1 scale 1
1990s 0.3265 0-1 scale 0.318 0-1 scale 0.335 0-1 scale 2
2000s 0.332 0-1 scale 0.324 0-1 scale 0.339 0-1 scale 4
2010s 0.323 0-1 scale 0.323 0-1 scale 0.323 0-1 scale 1

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 5 Lithuania 0.354 0-1 scale compare
  2. 5 Japan 0.334 0-1 scale compare
  3. 6 Australia 0.324 0-1 scale compare
  4. 6 Italy 0.324 0-1 scale compare
  5. 6 United Kingdom 0.341 0-1 scale compare
  6. 8 Poland 0.301 0-1 scale compare
  7. 9 Canada 0.316 0-1 scale compare
  8. 9 Netherlands 0.278 0-1 scale compare
  9. 10 France 0.309 0-1 scale compare
  10. 11 Ireland 0.307 0-1 scale compare
  11. 11 Slovenia 0.255 0-1 scale compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is income distribution database — gini in New Zealand?
Income distribution database — gini in New Zealand was 0.323 0-1 scale in 2011, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest income distribution database — gini recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 0.339 0-1 scale in 2000.
What is the lowest income distribution database — gini recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 0.271 0-1 scale in 1985.
How does New Zealand rank for income distribution database — gini?
New Zealand ranks 8th out of 21 countries with data for 2011.
Is income distribution database — gini rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this New Zealand 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.