Burundi Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Burundi's income share top 10% was 29.90% in 2020, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from 2019. Data from World Bank, covering 1992–2020.
Overview
Burundi's income share top 10% stood at 29.90% in 2020, a decline of +1.10pp from 2013. Burundi ranked 52nd globally.
Burundi’s share of national income captured by the top 10 percent of earners stood at 29.90 percent in 2020, placing the country 52nd in the world. The indicator rose from an all‑time trough of 26.60 percent in 1992 to a peak of 32.50 percent in 1998, before settling at its current level after a five‑year reporting window. This concentration is comparable to Uruguay, which recorded an identical 29.90 percent share, and slightly above China’s 29.40 percent and the United States’ 29.30 percent for the same year. The upward movement since the early 1990s reflects structural shifts in Burundi’s economy, including limited diversification and persistent inequality. If fiscal reforms and inclusive growth policies are implemented, the share of income accruing to the richest decile could stabilise or even decline, altering the country’s trajectory toward a more equitable distribution.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29.90% | −1.10pp | #52 |
| 2013 | 31.00% | +3.00pp | #57 |
| 2006 | 28.00% | −4.50pp | #45 |
| 1998 | 32.50% | +5.90pp | #33 |
| 1992 | 26.60% | – | #16 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burundi matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2023. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw income share top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burundi's income share top 10% was 29.90% in 2020. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
Burundi's income share top 10% peaked at 32.50% in 1998.
The lowest income share top 10% in Burundi was 26.60% in 1992.
Burundi ranks 52nd globally in income share top 10% as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share top 10% of Burundi in 2020 was 29.90%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Burundi Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burundi/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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