Gini coefficient (before tax) in Mexico

Mexico: Gini coefficient (before tax) was 0.7087 in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
0.7087
Change on year
down 3.4%
World rank
5th
of 113 countries
All-time high
0.7581
in 2008
All-time low
0.6966
in 2000
Years of data
12
2000–2022

Gini coefficient (before tax) in Mexico, 2000–2022

00.20.40.60.82000201120222000: 0.6972002: 0.6972004: 0.7272006: 0.7192008: 0.7582010: 0.7462012: 0.7582014: 0.7552016: 0.7432018: 0.7562020: 0.7332022: 0.709

Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gini coefficient (before tax) in Mexico is 0.7087, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.4% on the previous year and down 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gini coefficient (before tax) in Mexico peaked at 0.7581 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.6966, in 2000.

Mexico ranks 5th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.7194 0.6966 0.7581 5
2010s 0.7515 0.7425 0.7576 5
2020s 0.721 0.7087 0.7333 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 2 Colombia 0.7492 compare
  2. 3 South Africa 0.7465 compare
  3. 4 Botswana 0.7114 compare
  4. 6 Chile 0.7054 compare
  5. 7 Brazil 0.6973 compare
  6. 8 Peru 0.6966 compare

See the full ranking of 113 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is gini coefficient (before tax) in Mexico?
Gini coefficient (before tax) in Mexico was 0.7087 in 2022, according to World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gini coefficient (before tax) recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 0.7581 in 2008.
What is the lowest gini coefficient (before tax) recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6966 in 2000.
How does Mexico rank for gini coefficient (before tax)?
Mexico ranks 5th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
Is gini coefficient (before tax) rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gini coefficient (before tax). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gini coefficient (before tax)
Source
World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 3,075 data points, 1820–2024
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The Gini coefficient measures inequality on a scale from 0 to 1. Higher values indicate higher inequality. Inequality is measured here in terms of income before taxes and benefits.