Portugal Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Portugal's income share bottom 10% was 2.60% in 2025, ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Portugal's income share bottom 10% stood at 2.60% in 2025, a decline of +0.10pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.60% by 2025. Portugal ranked 42nd globally.
Portugal's income distribution has seen a moderate shift in recent years, with the lowest 10% of earners holding a relatively stable share of the country's income. As of 2025, this group holds 2.60% of the total income, ranking Portugal 42nd globally. This share has oscillated over time, peaking at 2.80% in 2021 and troughing at 2.10% in 2013. In comparison, Latvia's income distribution has been similarly stable, with the lowest 10% holding 2.62% of the income. Portugal's performance has diverged from that of other European peers, such as Italy, where the bottom 10% hold 2.58% of the income. The stable income share of Portugal's lowest 10% earners suggests a relatively equitable distribution of wealth in the country. However, a significant decrease in income inequality could be achieved if the government implements policies aimed at increasing the income of low-skilled workers, thereby shifting the income share of the bottom 10% upwards.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 2.59% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 2.60% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.60% | −0.10pp | #42 |
| 2023 | 2.70% | +0.20pp | #29 |
| 2022 | 2.50% | −0.30pp | #44 |
| 2021 | 2.80% | +0.40pp | #42 |
| 2020 | 2.40% | −0.40pp | #47 |
| 2019 | 2.80% | +0.00pp | #45 |
| 2018 | 2.80% | +0.10pp | #48 |
| 2017 | 2.70% | +0.30pp | #39 |
| 2016 | 2.40% | +0.00pp | #52 |
| 2015 | 2.40% | +0.10pp | #49 |
| 2014 | 2.30% | +0.20pp | #51 |
| 2013 | 2.10% | −0.10pp | #51 |
| 2012 | 2.20% | −0.30pp | #56 |
| 2011 | 2.50% | −0.20pp | #50 |
| 2010 | 2.70% | +0.00pp | #45 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Portugal matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's income share bottom 10% was 2.60% in 2025. Ranked 42nd globally. This represents a 3.7% decrease from the previous year.
Portugal's income share bottom 10% peaked at 2.80% in 2018.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Portugal was 2.10% in 2013.
Portugal ranks 42nd globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 2.60% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Portugal in 2025 was 2.60%. This ranks 42nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_income-bottom-10,
title = {Portugal Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}