Poland Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Poland's income share top 10% was 22.90% in 2025, ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1985–2025.
Overview
Poland's income share top 10% stood at 22.90% in 2025, a rise of +0.00pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.90% by 2025. Poland ranked 63rd globally.
Poland's income share held by the top 10% has displayed a moderate level of concentration throughout the past 35 years. At its peak in 2004, the top decile commanded 28.20% of the country's income, a level that was surpassed by only a few countries, including Moldova with 23.22% in 2025. In contrast, the trough in 1985 saw this group hold just 20.80% of national income. As of 2025, Poland's income share has stabilised at 22.90%, slightly below the global average. Compared to its peer countries, Poland's current level is comparable to that of the Syrian Arab Republic, but higher than the 22.62% recorded in Finland in 2025. This level of income concentration has persisted despite fluctuations in the global economy. A shift in Poland's economic trajectory, such as a significant increase in social welfare policies or a structural transformation of the economy, could alter this trend and decrease income inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 22.89% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 22.90% | - | - |
| 2025 | 22.90% | +0.00pp | #63 |
| 2023 | 22.90% | −0.20pp | #11 |
| 2022 | 23.10% | +0.30pp | #15 |
| 2021 | 22.80% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2020 | 22.80% | −0.30pp | #14 |
| 2019 | 23.10% | −0.90pp | #15 |
| 2018 | 24.00% | +0.50pp | #25 |
| 2017 | 23.50% | −1.10pp | #19 |
| 2016 | 24.60% | +0.40pp | #28 |
| 2015 | 24.20% | −0.90pp | #21 |
| 2014 | 25.10% | −0.30pp | #31 |
| 2013 | 25.40% | +0.10pp | #30 |
| 2012 | 25.30% | −0.20pp | #33 |
| 2011 | 25.50% | −0.30pp | #37 |
| 2010 | 25.80% | +0.00pp | #39 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Poland 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
Poland's income share top 10% was 22.90% in 2025. Ranked 63rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
Poland's income share top 10% peaked at 28.20% in 2004.
The lowest income share top 10% in Poland was 20.80% in 1985.
Poland ranks 63rd globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Poland's income share top 10% is projected to reach 22.90% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of Poland in 2025 was 22.90%. This ranks 63rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_poland_income-top-10,
title = {Poland Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/poland/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}