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Does Democracy Reduce Inequality?

Gini coefficient overlaid on political regime types across 147 countries. A higher Gini means greater income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 100 = maximum inequality).

Sources: V-Dem Institute · World Bank - Gini Index

Each dot is a country — Gini coefficient by regime type

Distribution of Gini coefficients within each regime type

Gini coefficient vs GDP per capita — does wealth reduce inequality?