The list of the most unequal countries or countries with income inequality, has been released based on the CIA-recognized Gini index. The Gini index is made on the range of umulative family incomes, where 0 stands for perfect equality and 100 stands for perfect inequality. 2011 list includes third world nations, emerging markets and one global superpower.
Namibia, GINI 70.7
Namibia, the country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean, has again claimed the top spot for the most unequal country in the world 2011. This is a large and sparsely populated country on Africa's south-west coast, which earned stability since gaining independence in 1990 after a long struggle against rule by South Africa.
Namibia
South Africa, GINI 65.0
South Africa was named the most unequal countries in the world in 1994 and 2011
Lesotho, GINI 63.2
The Kingdom of Lesotho, which is geographically surrounded by South Africa and economically integrated with it as well, comes as the third place
Botswana, GINI 63.0
Botswana, the country located in Southern Africa and continent's longest continuous multi-party democracy, has GINI 63.0
Sierra Leone, GINI 62.9
Sierra Leone, which has GINI 62.9, is recovering from a 10-year civil war which ended in 2002 and has substantial growth in recent years
Central African Republic, GINI 61.3
The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the least-developed countries in the world
Haiti, GINI 59.2
While Haiti's economy is still struggling with the massive earthquake in January 2010, it comes as the 7th in the list
Colombia, GINI 58.5
Colombia, the constitutional republic in northwestern South America, is one of the continent's most populous nations
Bolivia, GINI 58.2
Bolivia, the highest and most isolated country in South America, takes the 9th place
Honduras, GINI 57.7
Honduras finishes the list with the tenth place
Top 15 most unequal countries in the world (Gini index)
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Namibia and South Africa: World’s Most Unequal Countries 2011