France Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
France's income share top 10% was 24.96% in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
France's income share top 10% stood at 24.96% in 2025, a decline of +0.04pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 24.96% by 2025. France ranked 49th globally.
France’s share of income accruing to the top 10 percent of earners fell from an all‑time peak of 28.20 % in 1970 to a trough of 23.50 % in 2006, before rising again to 24.96 % in 2025, placing the country 49th in the world. The long‑term decline after the 1970 peak reflects a period of progressive taxation and expanding social benefits, while the modest rebound since 2006 coincides with fiscal consolidation and shifts in labor market composition. France’s 2025 figure is comparable to those of Serbia (25.07 %) and the Russian Federation (24.86 %), indicating a convergence among middle‑ranked economies in the distribution of top‑income shares. The 34‑year coverage shows that the top‑decile’s claim on national output remains relatively stable, hovering just below the 25 % threshold. Future trajectories will depend on policy choices regarding wealth taxation, labor market reforms and the balance between capital and wage growth, which could either deepen or reverse the recent upward swing.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 25.01% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 24.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 24.96% | −0.04pp | #49 |
| 2023 | 25.00% | +0.40pp | #19 |
| 2022 | 24.60% | −0.30pp | #22 |
| 2021 | 24.90% | +0.40pp | #31 |
| 2020 | 24.50% | −0.30pp | #25 |
| 2019 | 24.80% | −1.90pp | #33 |
| 2018 | 26.70% | +0.90pp | #45 |
| 2017 | 25.80% | −0.10pp | #37 |
| 2016 | 25.90% | −0.70pp | #40 |
| 2015 | 26.60% | +0.50pp | #39 |
| 2014 | 26.10% | −0.30pp | #40 |
| 2013 | 26.40% | −0.50pp | #36 |
| 2012 | 26.90% | +0.00pp | #46 |
| 2011 | 26.90% | −0.20pp | #47 |
| 2010 | 27.10% | +1.00pp | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw income share top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
France's income share top 10% was 24.96% in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
France's income share top 10% peaked at 28.20% in 1970.
The lowest income share top 10% in France was 23.50% in 2006.
France ranks 49th globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
France's income share top 10% is projected to reach 24.96% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of France in 2025 was 24.96%. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_france_income-top-10,
title = {France Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/france/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}