Income distribution database — Gini in Portugal

Portugal: Income distribution database — Gini was 0.344 0-1 scale in 2013. ▼ Falling

Latest (2013)
0.344 0-1 scale
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
3rd
of 21 countries
All-time high
0.383 0-1 scale
in 2004
All-time low
0.341 0-1 scale
in 2009
Years of data
10
2004–2013

Income distribution database — Gini in Portugal, 2004–2013

00.10.20.30.42004200820132004: 0.383 0-1 scale2005: 0.377 0-1 scale2006: 0.37 0-1 scale2007: 0.364 0-1 scale2008: 0.358 0-1 scale2009: 0.341 0-1 scale2010: 0.345 0-1 scale2011: 0.341 0-1 scale2012: 0.341 0-1 scale2013: 0.344 0-1 scale

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

Analysis

In 2013, income distribution database — gini in Portugal stood at 0.344 0-1 scale.

That represents a change of up 0.9% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income distribution database — gini in Portugal peaked at 0.383 0-1 scale in 2004 and was at its lowest, 0.341 0-1 scale, in 2009.

Portugal ranks 3rd of 21 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Income distribution database — Gini in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Income distribution database — Gini (disposable income) in Portugal, 2004 to 2013.
Year 0-1 scale Change
2004 0.383 0-1 scale
2005 0.377 0-1 scale -1.6%
2006 0.37 0-1 scale -1.9%
2007 0.364 0-1 scale -1.6%
2008 0.358 0-1 scale -1.6%
2009 0.341 0-1 scale -4.7%
2010 0.345 0-1 scale +1.2%
2011 0.341 0-1 scale -1.2%
2012 0.341 0-1 scale +0.0%
2013 0.344 0-1 scale +0.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.3655 0-1 scale 0.341 0-1 scale 0.383 0-1 scale 6
2010s 0.3427 0-1 scale 0.341 0-1 scale 0.345 0-1 scale 4

Countries ranked near Portugal

  1. 1 Mexico 0.482 0-1 scale compare
  2. 2 Israel 0.377 0-1 scale compare
  3. 4 Greece 0.343 0-1 scale compare
  4. 5 Japan 0.334 0-1 scale compare
  5. 6 Australia 0.324 0-1 scale compare
  6. 6 Italy 0.324 0-1 scale compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is income distribution database — gini in Portugal?
Income distribution database — gini in Portugal was 0.344 0-1 scale in 2013, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest income distribution database — gini recorded in Portugal?
The highest recorded value was 0.383 0-1 scale in 2004.
What is the lowest income distribution database — gini recorded in Portugal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.341 0-1 scale in 2009.
How does Portugal rank for income distribution database — gini?
Portugal ranks 3rd out of 21 countries with data for 2013.
Is income distribution database — gini rising or falling in Portugal?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Portugal 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.