Republic of Korea vs Switzerland: Reduction in income inequality
Republic of Korea
18.18
in 2022
Switzerland
21.23
in 2022
Republic of Korea rank
35th
Switzerland rank
33rd
Reduction in income inequality over time
- Republic of Korea
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 21.23 against 18.18 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 3.05.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.2 times Republic of Korea's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 35th and Switzerland ranks 33rd of 39 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.58 | 22.36 | 11.78 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 18.65 | 21.65 | 3 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reduction in income inequality, Republic of Korea or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 21.23 against 18.18 in Republic of Korea as of 2022.
- What is the difference in reduction in income inequality between Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 3.05, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
- How do Republic of Korea and Switzerland rank globally for reduction in income inequality?
- Republic of Korea ranks 35th and Switzerland ranks 33rd of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Reduction in income inequality. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.