Inequality Assessment By Country December 2022

The Global Slavery Index evaluates inequality across countries, highlighting its impact on vulnerabilities to modern slavery. This analysis ranks nations based on inequality scores, shedding light on the systemic disparities affecting social and economic inclusion worldwide.

Which countries face the highest levels of inequality?

Papua New Guinea and Syria top the rankings with an inequality index score of 100, reflecting extreme disparities driven by conflict, poverty, and weak governance. These conditions significantly increase the risks of exploitation.

Top countries with severe inequality

Nations such as Central African Republic (84.89%), Venezuela (79.94%), and Jamaica (79.27%) exhibit severe levels of inequality. Factors like economic instability and systemic social exclusion contribute to these high scores.

Moderate inequality levels

Countries like Brazil (67.3%), Guatemala (67.8%), and South Africa (74.22%) show moderate levels of inequality, highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing economic and social disparities.

Which countries demonstrate lower levels of inequality?

Countries such as New Zealand (11.34%), Finland (11.68%), and Singapore (12.58%) rank among the lowest in inequality. These nations excel in fostering inclusivity through robust social systems and equitable policies.

Global insights into inequality and vulnerability

Inequality exacerbates vulnerabilities to modern slavery by marginalizing certain populations and limiting access to economic and social opportunities. High-ranking countries need targeted interventions to address these disparities and promote inclusive development.

What does the inequality index measure?

The index evaluates economic, social, and political disparities within countries, focusing on the systemic exclusion of vulnerable groups and their increased risks of exploitation.

Why do conflict-affected nations rank high in inequality?

Conflict disrupts governance and social structures, leading to widespread economic and social disparities that disproportionately affect marginalized populations.

How can countries reduce inequality?

Strengthening governance, ensuring equal access to education and healthcare, and promoting economic opportunities can significantly reduce inequality and its associated vulnerabilities.

What role do low-inequality countries play?

Countries with lower inequality can serve as models for inclusive policies and provide technical and financial assistance to nations struggling with systemic disparities.

This analysis underscores the critical link between inequality and vulnerability to exploitation, calling for comprehensive efforts to build equitable societies worldwide.

Inequality Assessment By Country December 2022 (Index, December 2022)

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Rank	Country	Index
1	Papua New Guinea	100
1	Syria	100
2	Central African Republic	84.89
3	Venezuela	79.94
4	Jamaica	79.27
5	South Africa	74.22
6	South Sudan	73.21
7	Afghanistan	71.2
8	Mexico	69.49
9	Somalia	68.4
10	Guatemala	67.8
11	Brazil	67.3
12	DR Congo	67.18
13	El Salvador	67.14
14	Honduras	65.66
15	Madagascar	65.49
16	Libya	64.21
17	Zambia	63.82
18	Yemen	63.69
19	Guinea-Bissau	62.98
20	Niger	62.64
21	Republic of the Congo	62.55
22	Iraq	62.53
23	Mali	62.53
24	Colombia	61.59
25	Guyana	61.29
26	Zimbabwe	60.6
27	Trinidad and Tobago	59.33
28	Paraguay	59.15
29	Nigeria	58.39
30	Nicaragua	58.3
31	Philippines	58.26
32	Mozambique	57.27
33	Ivory Coast	56.11
34	Cameroon	56.08
35	Chad	55.59
36	Equatorial Guinea	55.43
37	Angola	54.91
38	Namibia	54.78
39	Botswana	54.72
40	Haiti	54.42
41	Malawi	53.91
42	Burundi	53.71
43	Peru	53.44
44	Argentina	53.15
45	Dominican Republic	52.54
46	Timor-Leste	51.98
47	Uganda	51.52
48	Ecuador	51.52
49	Lesotho	50.59
50	Gabon	50.57
51	Panama	50.37
52	Guinea	50.36
53	Tanzania	50.23
54	Bolivia	48.6
55	Togo	48.12
56	Kenya	48.09
57	Sierra Leone	48.06
58	Burkina Faso	47.89
59	Uruguay	47.8
60	Benin	47.41
61	Thailand	47.16
62	Ghana	46.66
63	Pakistan	46.47
64	Eritrea	46.16
65	Indonesia	45.75
66	Lebanon	44.96
67	Iran	44.55
68	Mongolia	44.46
69	Tajikistan	44.32
70	Russia	43.96
71	Bulgaria	43.83
72	Albania	43.82
73	Sri Lanka	43.48
74	Cambodia	42.52
75	Sudan	42.35
76	Turkey	42.26
77	Costa Rica	42
78	Kyrgyzstan	41.94
79	Ukraine	41.4
80	Senegal	41.35
81	Ethiopia	41.16
82	Gambia	40.71
83	India	40.24
84	Morocco	40.16
85	Nepal	39.39
86	Mauritius	39.39
87	Tunisia	39.38
88	Rwanda	39.34
89	Liberia	38.74
90	Eswatini	38.68
91	Egypt	38.36
92	Mauritania	38.35
93	Malaysia	38.28
94	Bangladesh	38.04
95	Italy	38.01
96	Laos	37.84
97	Chile	37.24
98	Cuba	37.18
99	Uzbekistan	36.63
100	Kazakhstan	36.36
101	North Macedonia	36.26
102	Armenia	35.81
103	China	35.54
104	Bosnia and Herzegovina	34.72
105	Romania	34.7
106	Jordan	34.54
107	Latvia	34.32
108	Georgia	34.21
109	Kosovo	34.09
110	Myanmar	33.82
111	Djibouti	33.68
112	Serbia	33.61
113	Poland	33.4
114	Vietnam	33.33
115	Moldova	33.01
116	Cyprus	32.54
117	Greece	31.64
118	Slovakia	31.28
119	Croatia	30.69
120	Algeria	30.48
121	Kuwait	30.04
122	Lithuania	29.21
123	United States	29.12
124	Hungary	28.9
125	Taiwan	28.61
126	Israel	28.47
127	Azerbaijan	28.25
128	France	28.09
129	United Kingdom	27.6
130	Ireland	27.23
131	Belgium	26.86
132	Bahrain	26.68
133	Belarus	26.57
134	South Korea	26.33
135	Germany	25.46
136	Estonia	25.04
137	Sweden	24.39
138	Portugal	24.36
139	Turkmenistan	23.91
140	Czech Republic	23.67
141	North Korea	23.33
142	Netherlands	23.24
143	Spain	22.7
144	Saudi Arabia	21.87
145	United Arab Emirates	21.87
146	Oman	20.62
147	Slovenia	19.86
148	Hong Kong	18.74
149	Canada	17.99
150	Australia	17.77
151	Austria	17.36
152	Japan	16.59
153	Denmark	15.77
154	Switzerland	15.5
155	Norway	14.2
156	Singapore	12.58
157	Finland	11.68
158	Qatar	11.4
159	New Zealand	11.34