Côte d'Ivoire Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Côte d'Ivoire's income share top 10% was 27.80% in 2021, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2021.
Overview
Côte d'Ivoire's income share top 10% stood at 27.80% in 2021, a decline of +1.20pp from 2018. Côte d'Ivoire ranked 47th globally.
Côte d’Ivoire’s share of income accruing to the top 10 percent of earners fell from an all‑time peak of 35.60 % in 1985 to a trough of 27.80 % in 2021, positioning the country at 47th place globally in the latest World Bank series. The 8.80‑percentage‑point decline over 36 years reflects a gradual redistribution of earnings, yet the 2021 figure remains comparable to that of Niger (27.80 %) and only marginally below Portugal’s 27.50 % share, underscoring a persistent concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution relative to many peers. Although the downward trajectory suggests modest progress toward a more equitable income structure, the pace has slowed, and the share remains above the regional average for West Africa. Continued fiscal reforms, stronger social protection mechanisms and inclusive growth policies could accelerate the reduction in top‑10 % income share, steering Côte d’Ivoire toward a more balanced distribution in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27.80% | −1.20pp | #47 |
| 2018 | 29.00% | −2.90pp | #58 |
| 2015 | 31.90% | −0.70pp | #66 |
| 2008 | 32.60% | +1.30pp | #59 |
| 2002 | 31.30% | +1.20pp | #42 |
| 1998 | 30.10% | −2.60pp | #26 |
| 1995 | 32.70% | +3.20pp | #35 |
| 1992 | 29.50% | +1.20pp | #21 |
| 1988 | 28.30% | −3.70pp | #9 |
| 1987 | 32.00% | +2.60pp | #19 |
| 1986 | 29.40% | −6.20pp | #11 |
| 1985 | 35.60% | – | #15 |
Analysis
Côte d'Ivoire's income share top 10% was 27.80% in 2021, a decline of −1.20pp from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Côte d'Ivoire's income share top 10% was 27.80% in 2021. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 4.1% decrease from the previous year.
Côte d'Ivoire's income share top 10% peaked at 35.60% in 1985.
The lowest income share top 10% in Côte d'Ivoire was 27.80% in 2021.
Côte d'Ivoire ranks 47th globally in income share top 10% as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share top 10% of Côte d'Ivoire in 2021 was 27.80%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_c-te-divoire_income-top-10,
title = {Côte d'Ivoire Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/c-te-divoire/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}