Canada Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Canada's income share bottom 10% was 3.30% in 2021, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 1971–2021.
Overview
Canada's income share bottom 10% stood at 3.30% in 2021, a decline of +0.20pp from 2020. Canada ranked 20th globally.
Canada's income share held by the bottom 10% has experienced a gradual yet significant shift over the past four and a half decades, spanning from 1971 to 2021. Initially, this share stood at 1.80%, marking the lowest point in the country's recorded history. Conversely, the recent peak of 3.50% in 2020 saw a substantial increase, only to slightly dip to 3.30% by 2021. This trajectory is somewhat comparable to that of the Slovak Republic, which held a closely ranked 3.40% in 2021. Despite a slight decline from the peak, Canada's income share remains relatively stable compared to its historical lows. However, if the country were to experience a decline in economic growth and an increase in income inequality, this trend could potentially be altered, potentially leading to a rise in the income share of the bottom 10%.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.30% | −0.20pp | #20 |
| 2020 | 3.50% | +0.50pp | #15 |
| 2019 | 3.00% | +0.10pp | #31 |
| 2018 | 2.90% | +0.10pp | #38 |
| 2017 | 2.80% | −0.10pp | #34 |
| 2016 | 2.90% | +0.30pp | #35 |
| 2015 | 2.60% | −0.10pp | #44 |
| 2014 | 2.70% | +0.20pp | #43 |
| 2013 | 2.50% | −0.10pp | #38 |
| 2012 | 2.60% | −0.30pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 2.90% | +0.10pp | #40 |
| 2010 | 2.80% | +0.10pp | #41 |
| 2009 | 2.70% | +0.00pp | #39 |
| 2008 | 2.70% | −0.10pp | #38 |
| 2007 | 2.80% | +0.00pp | #37 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Canada matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Canada's income share bottom 10% was 3.30% in 2021. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 5.7% decrease from the previous year.
Canada's income share bottom 10% peaked at 3.50% in 2020.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Canada was 1.80% in 1971.
Canada ranks 20th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share bottom 10% of Canada in 2021 was 3.30%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_canada_income-bottom-10,
title = {Canada Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/canada/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}