Equal Resource Distribution Index in Hong Kong

Hong Kong: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.874 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.874
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
33rd
of 175 countries
All-time high
0.899
in 2013
All-time low
0.148
in 1941
Years of data
126
1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Hong Kong, 1900–2025

0.20.40.60.8190019622025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Hong Kong recorded 0.874 for equal resource distribution index in 2025.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Hong Kong peaked at 0.899 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.148, in 1941.

That places Hong Kong 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1900s 0.165 0.165 0.165 10
1910s 0.165 0.165 0.165 10
1920s 0.165 0.165 0.165 10
1930s 0.165 0.165 0.165 10
1940s 0.1662 0.148 0.189 10
1950s 0.2161 0.207 0.22 10
1960s 0.2379 0.217 0.256 10
1970s 0.6452 0.398 0.749 10
1980s 0.885 0.884 0.886 10
1990s 0.8914 0.89 0.892 10
2000s 0.8897 0.889 0.89 10
2010s 0.8897 0.876 0.899 10
2020s 0.874 0.874 0.874 6

Countries ranked near Hong Kong

  1. 30 Spain 0.895 compare
  2. 31 Costa Rica 0.887 compare
  3. 32 Austria 0.885 compare
  4. 34 Australia 0.871 compare
  5. 34 Poland 0.871 compare
  6. 36 Italy 0.87 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Hong Kong?
Equal resource distribution index in Hong Kong was 0.874 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Hong Kong?
The highest recorded value was 0.899 in 2013.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Hong Kong?
The lowest recorded value was 0.148 in 1941.
How does Hong Kong rank for equal resource distribution index?
Hong Kong ranks 33rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Hong Kong?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong data come from?
The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source
V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
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Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.