Brazil Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Brazil's income share bottom 10% was 1.36% in 2025, ranked 69th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1981–2025.
Overview
Brazil's income share bottom 10% stood at 1.36% in 2025, a rise of +0.06pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 1.36% by 2025. Brazil ranked 69th globally.
Brazil's income distribution has seen a marginal improvement over the past four decades, with the bottom 10% of the population holding 1.36% of the country's aggregate income in 2025, ranking #69 globally according to World Bank data. This figure represents a slight increase from the all-time trough of 0.60% recorded in 1989, but still falls significantly short of the peak of 1.60% reached in 2020. In comparison, Zambia's bottom 10% held 1.42% of the country's income in 2025, while Panama's figure stood at 1.20%. The income share of Brazil's lowest decile has displayed an oscillating pattern, with a general upward trend since 1981 when it stood at 0.90%. However, this trend may be challenged by current economic uncertainties and potential shifts in government policies, which could alter the trajectory of income distribution in Brazil.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 1.40% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 1.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 1.36% | +0.06pp | #69 |
| 2023 | 1.30% | +0.10pp | #50 |
| 2022 | 1.20% | +0.20pp | #67 |
| 2021 | 1.00% | −0.60pp | #76 |
| 2020 | 1.60% | +0.70pp | #64 |
| 2019 | 0.90% | −0.10pp | #78 |
| 2018 | 1.00% | +0.00pp | #92 |
| 2017 | 1.00% | −0.10pp | #77 |
| 2016 | 1.10% | −0.10pp | #79 |
| 2015 | 1.20% | +0.00pp | #79 |
| 2014 | 1.20% | +0.00pp | #79 |
| 2013 | 1.20% | +0.10pp | #73 |
| 2012 | 1.10% | +0.00pp | #84 |
| 2011 | 1.10% | +0.10pp | #80 |
| 2009 | 1.00% | +0.00pp | #82 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Brazil matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2016. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Brazil's income share bottom 10% was 1.36% in 2025. Ranked 69th globally. This represents a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
Brazil's income share bottom 10% peaked at 1.60% in 2020.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Brazil was 0.60% in 1989.
Brazil ranks 69th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Brazil's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 1.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Brazil in 2025 was 1.36%. This ranks 69th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_brazil_income-bottom-10,
title = {Brazil Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/brazil/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}