Hungary Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Hungary's income share bottom 10% was 3.00% in 2017, ranked 31st globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from 2016. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2017.
Overview
Hungary's income share bottom 10% stood at 3.00% in 2017, a decline of +0.10pp from 2016. Hungary ranked 31st globally.
Hungary's income share of the bottom 10% of the population has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past quarter century. At 3.00% in 2017, the country ranks among the middle tier globally, closely mirroring the income share of peer countries such as the United Kingdom and Sweden. However, Hungary's trajectory suggests a downward trend, with the income share of the bottom 10% declining from an all-time peak of 5.10% in 1987 to a trough of 2.60% in 2005. Since then, the income share has gradually increased, albeit at a slow pace. This suggests that while Hungary has made some progress in reducing income inequality, there is still room for improvement. A potential shift in the trajectory could be driven by policy initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive growth and reducing poverty, which could have a significant impact on the income share of the bottom 10% in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.00% | −0.10pp | #31 |
| 2016 | 3.10% | +0.10pp | #23 |
| 2015 | 3.00% | +0.10pp | #32 |
| 2014 | 2.90% | +0.00pp | #38 |
| 2013 | 2.90% | +0.00pp | #29 |
| 2012 | 2.90% | −0.20pp | #36 |
| 2011 | 3.10% | −0.10pp | #32 |
| 2010 | 3.20% | −0.40pp | #28 |
| 2009 | 3.60% | +0.00pp | #13 |
| 2008 | 3.60% | +0.10pp | #14 |
| 2007 | 3.50% | +0.10pp | #18 |
| 2006 | 3.40% | +0.80pp | #24 |
| 2005 | 2.60% | −0.70pp | #38 |
| 2004 | 3.30% | +0.00pp | #24 |
| 2003 | 3.30% | −0.70pp | #20 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Hungary matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Hungary's income share bottom 10% was 3.00% in 2017. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 3.2% decrease from the previous year.
Hungary's income share bottom 10% peaked at 5.10% in 1987.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Hungary was 2.60% in 2005.
Hungary ranks 31st globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2017.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share bottom 10% of Hungary in 2017 was 3.00%. This ranks 31st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_hungary_income-bottom-10,
title = {Hungary Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/hungary/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}