Income inequality (Gini coefficient) in Australia
In 2020, the Gini coefficient of income inequality in Australia was 33.8, down from 34.3 in 2018. Explore the historical series below.
Income inequality (Gini coefficient)
Gini index (0 = complete equality, 100 = complete inequality)
Australia
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 33.8 |
| 2019 | — |
| 2018 | 34.3 |
| 2017 | — |
| 2016 | 33.7 |
| 2015 | — |
| 2014 | 34.4 |
| 2013 | — |
| 2012 | — |
| 2011 | — |
| 2010 | 34.7 |
| 2009 | — |
| 2008 | 35.4 |
| 2007 | — |
| 2006 | — |
| 2005 | — |
| 2004 | 33.1 |
| 2003 | 33.5 |
| 2002 | — |
| 2001 | 33.5 |
About this indicator
Income inequality (Gini coefficient) measures how unequally income is distributed across a society. The Gini index ranges from 0 (everyone has the same income) to 100 (one person has all income). A higher value means greater inequality. The index is calculated by comparing the cumulative share of the population (ranked from poorest to richest) with the cumulative share of total income they receive.
Estimates are drawn from household surveys and reflect the distribution among individuals or households in each country. A higher Gini therefore signals a less equal distribution of economic resources.
Estimates are drawn from household surveys and reflect the distribution among individuals or households in each country. A higher Gini therefore signals a less equal distribution of economic resources.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP), via the World Development Indicators.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.