Montenegro Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Montenegro's income share top 10% was 24.70% in 2021, ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from 2020. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2021.
Overview
Montenegro's income share top 10% stood at 24.70% in 2021, a decline of +0.70pp from 2020. Montenegro ranked 27th globally.
Montenegro’s share of income accruing to the top 10 percent of earners stood at 24.70 percent in 2021, placing the country 27th in the world. The indicator has been remarkably stable over the 17‑year series, moving from 24.00 percent in 2005 to a modest high of 28.70 percent in 2012 before falling to a trough of 22.60 percent in 2010. The post‑2012 period saw only slight fluctuations, with the 2021 level essentially matching the peaks recorded by peers such as Spain (24.70 percent) and Uzbekistan (24.70 percent). The limited variation suggests that structural factors governing elite income concentration have persisted, while macro‑economic shocks have produced only temporary deviations. Continued integration with European markets and progressive tax reforms could moderate the share of top‑income earners, potentially shifting the upward trajectory observed in the early 2010s.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24.70% | −0.70pp | #27 |
| 2020 | 25.40% | +0.10pp | #33 |
| 2019 | 25.30% | −0.70pp | #38 |
| 2018 | 26.00% | +0.00pp | #40 |
| 2017 | 26.00% | −1.70pp | #40 |
| 2016 | 27.70% | +0.00pp | #53 |
| 2015 | 27.70% | +0.80pp | #48 |
| 2014 | 26.90% | −0.30pp | #46 |
| 2013 | 27.20% | −1.50pp | #42 |
| 2012 | 28.70% | +4.00pp | #53 |
| 2011 | 24.70% | +2.10pp | #31 |
| 2010 | 22.60% | −2.20pp | #11 |
| 2009 | 24.80% | +0.30pp | #27 |
| 2008 | 24.50% | +0.00pp | #21 |
| 2007 | 24.50% | +1.30pp | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Montenegro matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. 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
Montenegro's income share top 10% was 24.70% in 2021. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 2.8% decrease from the previous year.
Montenegro's income share top 10% peaked at 28.70% in 2012.
The lowest income share top 10% in Montenegro was 22.60% in 2010.
Montenegro ranks 27th globally in income share top 10% as of 2021.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share top 10% of Montenegro in 2021 was 24.70%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_montenegro_income-top-10,
title = {Montenegro Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/montenegro/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}