Cyprus Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Cyprus's income share bottom 10% was 3.64% in 2025, ranked 12th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2004–2025.
Overview
Cyprus's income share bottom 10% stood at 3.64% in 2025, a rise of +0.04pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.64% by 2025. Cyprus ranked 12th globally.
Cyprus' income share for the bottom 10% of the population has exhibited a relatively stable trend since 2004, with a slight dip in the mid-2010s. The all-time peak of 3.80% in 2005 was followed by a slight decline to 3.70% in 2004 and then a gradual decrease to 3.00% in 2014, marking the lowest point in the 21-year coverage period. The value has since rebounded to 3.64% in 2025, still ranking #12 globally. A comparison with peer countries shows that Cyprus is closely followed by Norway, which has a similar income share of 3.68%. The slight increase in Cyprus' income share from 3.00% in 2014 to 3.64% in 2025 suggests a slow improvement in income inequality. However, a significant change in economic policies or structural reforms would be needed to accelerate this trend and place Cyprus among the top-performing countries in reducing income inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.66% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.64% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.64% | +0.04pp | #12 |
| 2023 | 3.60% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2022 | 3.60% | +0.10pp | #13 |
| 2021 | 3.50% | −0.10pp | #15 |
| 2020 | 3.60% | +0.10pp | #13 |
| 2019 | 3.50% | +0.00pp | #19 |
| 2018 | 3.50% | +0.10pp | #14 |
| 2017 | 3.40% | +0.00pp | #17 |
| 2016 | 3.40% | +0.20pp | #16 |
| 2015 | 3.20% | +0.20pp | #21 |
| 2014 | 3.00% | −0.10pp | #32 |
| 2013 | 3.10% | −0.20pp | #24 |
| 2012 | 3.30% | −0.10pp | #22 |
| 2011 | 3.40% | −0.20pp | #21 |
| 2010 | 3.60% | +0.10pp | #14 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Cyprus matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 1994. 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
Cyprus's income share bottom 10% was 3.64% in 2025. Ranked 12th globally. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year.
Cyprus's income share bottom 10% peaked at 3.80% in 2005.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Cyprus was 3.00% in 2014.
Cyprus ranks 12th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Cyprus's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 3.64% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Cyprus in 2025 was 3.64%. This ranks 12th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_cyprus_income-bottom-10,
title = {Cyprus Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/cyprus/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}