Income inequality (Gini coefficient) in Iran

In 2023, the Gini coefficient of income inequality in Iran was 35.9, up from 34.8 in 2022. Explore the historical series and compare Iran with other economies below.

Income inequality (Gini coefficient)

Gini index (0 = complete equality, 100 = complete inequality)

Iran

Year	Value
2023	35.9
2022	34.8
2021	35.5
2020	35.8
2019	36.5
2018	37.4
2017	36.7
2016	35.9
2015	35.3
2014	34.8
2013	34.0
2012	34.4
2011	34.7
2010	—
2009	42.1
2008	—
2007	—
2006	44.8
2005	43.6

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Income inequality (Gini coefficient)

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.

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.