Income Inequality Comparison: Gini Index Across Countries and U.S. Parish #1257900 (License: Personal Use)

This horizontal bar chart visualizes the Gini Index-a standard measure of income inequality-across five regions: Sweden (lowest inequality, ~23), Nigeria (~44), Iran (~45), the United States (~48), and East Carroll Parish, Louisiana (~68), the most unequal. The scale runs from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (maximum inequality), with labels indicating “Better” on the left and “Worse” on the right. Data sources include the CIA World Factbook and U.S. Census Bureau.

Used in economic reports, policy briefs, and educational content about wealth distribution; targets researchers, students, and policymakers seeking comparative socioeconomic data. Matches user intent for understanding regional inequality trends or validating disparities in local governance.