India Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
India's income share top 10% was 23.41% in 2025, ranked 60th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1977–2025.
Overview
India's income share top 10% stood at 23.41% in 2025, a rise of +1.31pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 23.41% by 2025. India ranked 60th globally.
India's income share held by the top 10% of the population has exhibited a downward trend in recent years. According to the World Bank, this share peaked at 25.20% in 1977, a point when many other economies were also experiencing significant income inequality. However, since then, India has witnessed a gradual decline, with the share decreasing to 22.10% in 2022, marking the lowest point in nearly five decades. Although India still ranks among the top 60 globally in terms of this indicator, its recent performance pales in comparison to some of its peers, such as Sweden, which has a higher income share held by the top 10% at 23.56%. As of 2025, India's income share has rebounded slightly to 23.41%, but the trajectory remains downward. A sustained increase in government investment in education and social welfare programs could potentially alter the trajectory of India's income inequality trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 23.41% | - | - |
| 2025 | 23.41% | +1.31pp | #60 |
| 2022 | 22.10% | −2.70pp | #7 |
| 2011 | 24.80% | +0.60pp | #32 |
| 2009 | 24.20% | +0.10pp | #21 |
| 2004 | 24.10% | +1.50pp | #17 |
| 1993 | 22.60% | −1.00pp | #7 |
| 1987 | 23.60% | +0.80pp | #10 |
| 1983 | 22.80% | −2.40pp | #4 |
| 1977 | 25.20% | – | #3 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
India matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2010. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw income share top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
India's income share top 10% was 23.41% in 2025. Ranked 60th globally. This represents a 5.9% increase from the previous year.
India's income share top 10% peaked at 25.20% in 1977.
The lowest income share top 10% in India was 22.10% in 2022.
India ranks 60th globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
India's income share top 10% is projected to reach 23.41% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of India in 2025 was 23.41%. This ranks 60th in the world.
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