Bhutan Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Bhutan's income share top 10% was 23.10% in 2025, ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's income share top 10% stood at 23.10% in 2025, a rise of +0.40pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.10% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 62nd globally.
Bhutan's income share held by the top 10% of earners has shown a declining trend, with the latest available data from 2025 indicating a share of 23.10%, ranking 62nd globally. This represents a significant reduction from the peak of 32.20% in 2003, a year that marked the beginning of the decline. The trough was reached in 2022, with a share of 22.70%. In comparison, Moldova, a peer country, held a slightly higher share of 23.22% in 2025. The reduction in income inequality in Bhutan is a notable achievement, but it is essential to monitor the trend closely. A reversal in this decline could be triggered by a slowdown in economic growth, which is often associated with increased income inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 23.10% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.10% | +0.40pp | #62 |
| 2022 | 22.70% | −5.20pp | #11 |
| 2017 | 27.90% | −2.80pp | #48 |
| 2012 | 30.70% | +1.30pp | #64 |
| 2007 | 29.40% | −2.80pp | #52 |
| 2003 | 32.20% | – | #49 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw income share top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's income share top 10% was 23.10% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 1.7% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's income share top 10% peaked at 32.20% in 2003.
The lowest income share top 10% in Bhutan was 22.70% in 2022.
Bhutan ranks 62nd globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's income share top 10% is projected to reach 23.10% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of Bhutan in 2025 was 23.10%. This ranks 62nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_income-top-10,
title = {Bhutan Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}