Gini, Rural for Panama

Indicator Definition:
The Gini coefficient is most common measure of inequality. It is based on the Lorenz curve, a cumulative frequency curve that compares the distribution of a specific variable (in this case, income) with the uniform distribution that represents equality. The Gini coefficient is bounded by 0 (indicating perfect equality of income) and 1, which means complete inequality. This calculation includes observations of 0 income.

The indicator "Gini, Rural" stands at 0.4964 as of 12/31/2014, the lowest value since 12/31/2010.
Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes a decrease of -1.47 percent compared to the value the year prior.
The 1 year change in percent is -1.47.
The 3 year change in percent is -1.55.
The 5 year change in percent is 1.00.

The Serie's long term average value is 0.503. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2014, is 1.39 percent lower, compared to it's long term average value.
The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/2009, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2014, is +1.00%.
The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2008, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2014, is -6.22%.