South Africa has a Gini coefficient of 57.8, which measures the income inequality of its citizens. A value of 0 represents perfect equality, and a value of 100 perfect inequality. Countries with a similar Gini coefficient are Chile (57.1), Paraguay (57.8), and Brazil (58). (Source: Human Development Report 2006)
This week's theme: The Human Development Report 2006
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November 23, 2006






