As of 2014, East Timor had a Gini index of 28.65, a poverty rate of 43.94%. Detailed income distribution data (top 1%, top 10%, bottom 50% shares) is not available for East Timor in this dataset.
Additional Economic Indicators for East Timor
Poverty Rate
The poverty rate in East Timor was recorded at 43.94% in 2014.
Gini Index
East Timor’s Gini index of 28.65 indicates relatively low inequality. The Gini index ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (maximum inequality).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Gini coefficient of East Timor?
East Timor's Gini index was 28.65 as of 2014. A Gini of 0 represents perfect equality, while 100 represents maximum inequality.
What is the poverty rate in East Timor?
The poverty rate in East Timor was 43.94% as of 2014.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.