The Gini index measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (perfect inequality). Scandinavian countries typically score around 25-30, while South Africa exceeds 60. This comparison reveals how inequality relates to GDP per capita — rich countries aren't always more equal.
Key Data Points
Brazil, United States, Norway, India, Germany, South Africa -- GDP per capita ($), Unemployment (%), Gini
GDP per capita ($)
Brazil
$10,577.86
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
GDP per capita ($)
United States
$70,249
2025-10-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
GDP per capita ($)
Norway
$91,883.69
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
GDP per capita ($)
India
$2,818.03
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
GDP per capita ($)
Germany
$59,925.32
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
GDP per capita ($)
South Africa
$6,666.71
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
Unemployment (%)
Brazil
7.1%
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
Unemployment (%)
United States
4.3%
2026-03-01Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Unemployment (%)
Norway
4.3%
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
Unemployment (%)
India
4.9%
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
Unemployment (%)
Germany
3.7%
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
Unemployment (%)
South Africa
32.7%
2025-01-01International Monetary Fund
Gini
Brazil
50.3 index (0-100)
2024-01-01World Bank
Gini
United States
41.8 index (0-100)
2024-01-01World Bank
Gini
Norway
26.5 index (0-100)
2023-01-01World Bank
Gini
India
25.5 index (0-100)
2022-01-01World Bank
Gini
Germany
33.7 index (0-100)
2022-01-01World Bank
Gini
South Africa
54.1 index (0-100)
2022-01-01World Bank