Portugal Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Portugal's income share top 10% was 28.70% in 2025, ranked 29th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2003–2025.
Overview
Portugal's income share top 10% stood at 28.70% in 2025, a rise of +1.80pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.70% by 2025. Portugal ranked 29th globally.
Portugal's income share held by the top 10% of the population has exhibited a downward trend over the past two decades. The indicator peaked at 30.90% in 2004, during a period of economic growth in the country, but has since declined to its current level of 28.70%, ranking Portugal 29th globally. This decrease is in line with the global trend, as seen in peer countries such as Viet Nam, which also experienced a decline in income inequality. In contrast, countries like Kenya have maintained a relatively stable income share for the top 10%. The trough in 2019 marked a significant low point, but the indicator has since recovered to its current level. A sustained increase in the minimum wage, investment in education and job training programs, or targeted fiscal policies could potentially alter the trajectory of the income share held by the top 10% in Portugal, potentially leading to a more equitable distribution of wealth.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 29.07% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 28.70% | - | - |
| 2025 | 28.70% | +1.80pp | #29 |
| 2023 | 26.90% | −1.90pp | #30 |
| 2022 | 28.80% | +1.30pp | #47 |
| 2021 | 27.50% | +0.60pp | #46 |
| 2020 | 26.90% | +0.90pp | #41 |
| 2019 | 26.00% | −0.60pp | #43 |
| 2018 | 26.60% | −0.10pp | #44 |
| 2017 | 26.70% | −0.80pp | #44 |
| 2016 | 27.50% | +0.20pp | #52 |
| 2015 | 27.30% | −0.10pp | #45 |
| 2014 | 27.40% | −0.10pp | #49 |
| 2013 | 27.50% | −0.30pp | #43 |
| 2012 | 27.80% | −0.90pp | #50 |
| 2011 | 28.70% | +0.40pp | #52 |
| 2010 | 28.30% | +0.80pp | #55 |
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 top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Portugal's income share top 10% was 28.70% in 2025. Ranked 29th globally. This represents a 6.7% increase from the previous year.
Portugal's income share top 10% peaked at 30.90% in 2004.
The lowest income share top 10% in Portugal was 26.00% in 2019.
Portugal ranks 29th globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Portugal's income share top 10% is projected to reach 28.70% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of Portugal in 2025 was 28.70%. This ranks 29th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_portugal_income-top-10,
title = {Portugal Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/portugal/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}