Somalia
Gini index in Somalia
0-100 · World Bank · Periodic (every 3-5 years)
Methodology & source
How this is measured.
Definition
Inequality of consumption or income. 0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality.
Calculation
Calculated from primary household consumption surveys. World Bank PovcalNet methodology.
Primary source
Update frequency
Periodic (every 3-5 years)
Caveats
Estimates depend on household survey availability — many African countries have surveys only every 3-5 years.
Cite this dataset
For researchers and journalists.
Cusp Africa. 2026. "Somalia — Gini index." Sourced from World Bank (Indicator SI.POV.GINI). Accessed July 28, 2026. https://cuspafrica.com/data/gini-index/somalia.
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