This list is ranked based on the Gini coefficient. To put it
simply, the closer the number is to zero, the more equal the financial standing
between rich and poor. No country has ever gone below 30% so we can say that
there is always at least a 30% difference between the wealth of the rich and
the poor.
12. Belize
Wealth Inequality: 53.1%
Found on the eastern coast of Central America, Belize is the
only country in the area with a national language of English. It has the lowest
population density in the region but is one of the highest growing populations
of the world so far.
11. Colombia
Wealth Inequality: 53.5%
One of the more popular countries in South America, Colombia
is very diverse. Their population consists of different races, from immigrants
of other countries to colonist lineages from centuries ago. The country has
been well known for armed conflicts in the past.
10. Zambia
Wealth Inequality: 54.6%
Since Zambia’s independence in the 60s, growth and
improvement have been slow, and it was not only until a few years ago that
Zambia experienced economic growth. This has been due to an effort to stem out
corruption and improve the standard of living. Zambia is now known as one of
the world’s fastest economically reformed countries.
9. The Central African Republic
Wealth Inequality: 56.3%
Also known as CAR, the Central African Republic is known as
one of the poorest countries in the world despite being rich in natural
resources. This may be a case of mismanagement, but the country has had its
share of violent conflicts especially between religions.
8. Honduras
Wealth Inequality: 57.4%
The country has been
constantly experiencing political instability and social problems. Due to this
the country has become one of the poorest in the world. They also have the
highest murder rate in the world.
7. Angola
Wealth Inequality: 58.6%
Angola is one of the oldest inhabited regions in the world.
Despite it being one of the fastest growing economies today, it still has a lot
of problems to overcome. The country’s standard of living remains low and so
it’s population’s life expectancy.
6. Haiti
Wealth Inequality: 59.2%
Haiti is one of the first countries to have success with a
slave revolt. They are also one of the first countries to receive independence
in Latin America having defeated the superpowers of the West. As of now Haiti
is riddled with problems especially with the frequency of political killings
and instability.
5. Botswana
Wealth Inequality: 61%
Botswana is the fastest growing economy in Africa and was
formerly the poorest country in the world. The country is one of the most
sparsely populated places in the world. One of the major problems they have to
overcome is the high HIV/AIDS infection rate.
4. Namibia
Wealth Inequality: 61.3%
Coming from a history of violence, Namibia has become one of
the most stable countries in the world having a consistently growing economy
because of accessible natural resources. Growth has been slow however as the
population remains very low and sparse due to the country being mostly desert.
3. Comoros
Wealth Inequality: 64.3%
Comoros is an archipelago island nation found in the Indian
Ocean. They are a mixture of different cultures. According to studies half of
the population of the country is below the international poverty line.
2. South Africa
Wealth Inequality: 65%
South Africa has a diverse and somewhat solid history having
very little violence in terms of their politics. They are the second largest
economy in Africa but they still suffer from a very high poverty rate and
inequality.
1. Seychelles
Wealth Inequality: 65.8%
One of the reasons why inequality is quite noticeable in a
country like Seychelles is because of their low population. With such a low
number for comparison, the differences are made larger despite the country
being quite stable.
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