Proof Point
World Inequality Report 2018 reported top 10% of income earners in Middle East, India, Brazil, and Sub-Saharan Africa received more than half of national incomes in 2016
National Income Share of Top 10% by Country or Region
2016 (percentage)
Proof Point Findings
- High Inequality – Income inequality more evident in Middle East, India, Brazil, and Sub-Saharan Africa where top 10% received more than half of national incomes in 2016, with Middle East top earners producing 61% of income in region
- Medium Inequality – Top 10% in U.S./Canada, Russia, and China earned 47%, 46%, and 41% of national incomes, respectively in 2016
- Low Inequality – Income inequality still exists in Europe with top 10% earning 37% of national income in 2016, though not as high as other nations or regions
- Key Drivers – Include sustained strong economic performance of emerging markets, particularly in China and India, efforts to reduce income inequality, increasing household consumption, labor tax reduction, and improved social services
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Date Last Updated |
September 12, 2018
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