Sweden vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Reduction in income inequality
Sweden
33.1
in 2023
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
29.68
in 2023
Sweden rank
21st
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
24th
Reduction in income inequality over time
- Sweden
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Sweden currently reports 33.1 against 29.68 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 3.42.
That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sweden has been ahead every year.
Sweden ranks 21st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th of 39 countries.
Sweden has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sweden | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.92 | 30.11 | 5.81 | Sweden |
| 2020s | 34.58 | 29.75 | 4.83 | Sweden |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reduction in income inequality, Sweden or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Sweden, at 33.1 against 29.68 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in reduction in income inequality between Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 3.42, with Sweden ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Sweden and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for reduction in income inequality?
- Sweden ranks 21st and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 24th 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.