Income inequality and limitations of the Gini index: the case of South Africa

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32386398

May 23, 2026Open Access

Income inequality and limitations of the Gini index: the case of South Africa

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The aim is to explore the limitations of the Gini index as a measure of income inequality in South Africa.
Analysis of the Gini index framework and its application to South African income data.
Examination of recent research findings related to income inequality measurement.
Identified flaws in the Gini index when applied to South Africa's unique socio-economic context.
Highlighted the need for alternative measures of income inequality that better reflect economic disparities.

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Research examines flaws of the Gini index in measuring income inequality in South Africa, indicating significant implications.

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South Africa is ranked the fourth most unequal society in the world. Recent research has shown that the Gini index as a measure of income inequality has some limitations. Margaret Chitiga, Emmanuel Sekyere and Nthabi Tsoanamatsie examine some of these flaws and their relevance to income inequality in South Africa.

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