India Ranks Among World’s Most Equal Nations, Surpasses US and China: World Bank Report
New Delhi, July 2025 –
In a remarkable milestone redefining its global image, India has emerged as the world’s fourth most income-equal country, according to the latest World Bank Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief. This achievement places India ahead of global heavyweights like the United States, China, and every member of the G7 and G20 nations in income equality metrics.
The ranking is based on the Gini Index, a standard measure of income distribution, where India posted an impressive score of 25.5, trailing only behind the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, and Belarus. The lower the Gini score, the more equal a country’s income distribution is.
📊 What Is the Gini Index and Why Does It Matter
The Gini Index ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (maximum inequality). India’s score of 25.5 categorises it under “moderately low inequality”, marking a dramatic shift from 28.8 in 2011.
This decline reflects not only economic growth but the even spread of prosperity—something many wealthier countries continue to struggle with. For comparison:
- US: 41.8
- China: 35.7
- Brazil: 48.9
- Germany: 31.9
- Japan: 32.1
🌍 India’s Equal Nation Revolution: A Global Model of Inclusive Growth
India’s transformation from a country grappling with extreme poverty to one of the most income-equal societies is rooted in robust welfare delivery, targeted reforms, and digital innovation.
Between 2011 and 2023, 171 million Indians escaped extreme poverty. The poverty rate fell from 16.2% to just 2.3%, using the international threshold of $2.15/day.
🛠️ Game-Changing Reforms Driving the Shift
| Initiative | Impact |
|---|---|
| PM Jan Dhan Yojana | Over 55 crore bank accounts opened, ensuring universal banking access |
| Aadhaar Digital ID | Enabled targeting of over 142 crore citizens with minimal leakages |
| Direct Benefit Transfers | Saved ₹3.48 lakh crore by eliminating middlemen and fraud |
| Ayushman Bharat | Provided 41 crore+ health cards, covering ₹5 lakh per family |
| Stand-Up India | Disbursed ₹62,807 crore in loans to women, SC/ST entrepreneurs |
| PMGKAY | Free food grains to 80 crore citizens during the pandemic and crises |
| PM Vishwakarma Yojana | Registered 30 lakh artisans, offering training and financial support |
🧠 A Blueprint for the World
India’s success isn’t accidental—it’s architectural. By blending digital infrastructure with grassroots policymaking, India has created a robust model of bottom-up economic inclusion.
“This reflects how India’s economic progress is being shared more evenly across its population,” the Ministry of Social Welfare said in a statement.
“The model India has built—rooted in technology, trust, and transparency—is something the world is watching closely.”
📌 Conclusion: An Equal Nation, A Stronger India
India’s positioning among the world’s most equal societies sends a strong signal: inclusive governance delivers results. As countries across the world battle growing income inequality, India’s data-driven, welfare-integrated strategy offers a roadmap for balanced, equitable development.
With its feet firmly planted in digital innovation and inclusive planning, India’s growth story is no longer just about GDP—it’s about justice, equity, and opportunity for all.
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