Pakistan Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Pakistan's income share top 10% was 25.50% in 2018, ranked 36th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from 2017. Data from World Bank, covering 1987–2018.
Overview
Pakistan's income share top 10% stood at 25.50% in 2018, a decline of +1.50pp from 2015. Pakistan ranked 36th globally.
Pakistan's income share held by the top 10% has exhibited a mixed trend over the past three decades. At 25.50% in 2018, the country ranked 36 globally, a decrease from its all-time peak of 28.50% in 1998 and a slight improvement from the trough of 24.90% in 2001. This indicates a narrowing of income inequality during the 2001-2018 period, albeit from a relatively high baseline. A comparison with peer countries reveals that Serbia and the United Kingdom have similar levels of income concentration, while Switzerland and Mongolia have slightly higher shares. The relatively stable trend in Pakistan's top 10% income share, amidst a changing economic landscape, warrants close monitoring. A decline in economic growth or a rise in poverty rates could exacerbate income inequality and potentially alter the trajectory of Pakistan's income concentration trend.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25.50% | −1.50pp | #36 |
| 2015 | 27.00% | +1.70pp | #44 |
| 2013 | 25.30% | −0.50pp | #28 |
| 2011 | 25.80% | +0.70pp | #39 |
| 2010 | 25.10% | −0.60pp | #31 |
| 2007 | 25.70% | −1.40pp | #31 |
| 2005 | 27.10% | +0.80pp | #33 |
| 2004 | 26.30% | +1.40pp | #31 |
| 2001 | 24.90% | −3.60pp | #13 |
| 1998 | 28.50% | +3.30pp | #21 |
| 1996 | 25.20% | −1.90pp | #9 |
| 1990 | 27.10% | −0.50pp | #10 |
| 1987 | 27.60% | – | #18 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Pakistan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. 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
Pakistan's income share top 10% was 25.50% in 2018. Ranked 36th globally. This represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous year.
Pakistan's income share top 10% peaked at 28.50% in 1998.
The lowest income share top 10% in Pakistan was 24.90% in 2001.
Pakistan ranks 36th globally in income share top 10% as of 2018.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
The income share top 10% of Pakistan in 2018 was 25.50%. This ranks 36th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_pakistan_income-top-10,
title = {Pakistan Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/pakistan/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}