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Qatar Income Share Bottom 10%

Income share held by lowest 10%  SI.DST.FRST.10

Qatar's income share bottom 10% was 2.60% in 2017, ranked 41st globally. Data from World Bank, covering 2017–2017.

2.60%
Year 2017 Rank #41 Global Peak 2.60% (2017) Source World Bank

Overview

Qatar's income share bottom 10% stood at 2.60% in 2017. Qatar ranked 41st globally.

Qatar's income share held by the bottom 10% of the population has remained relatively stable, at 2.60% as of 2017, a figure that ranks the country 41st globally. Notably, this percentage has been constant across the available data, indicating little change in income inequality over the covered period. In comparison, China and São Tomé and Principe share a similar income distribution profile, whereas Portugal ranks slightly higher with 2.70%. Given the stability of this indicator, it is interesting to consider the long-term implications of Qatar's economic policies, which have contributed to this relatively low level of income inequality. However, a shift in government priorities or economic conditions could alter the trajectory of income distribution in the country.

Data & projection

Year Income Share Bottom 10% YoY change Rank
2017 2.60% – #41

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 4.2% C/A balance 26.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Qatar matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. 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

What is Qatar's income share bottom 10%?▾

Qatar's income share bottom 10% was 2.60% in 2017. Ranked 41st globally.

What was the highest income share bottom 10% in Qatar?▾

Qatar's income share bottom 10% peaked at 2.60% in 2017.

What was the lowest income share bottom 10% in Qatar?▾

The lowest income share bottom 10% in Qatar was 2.60% in 2017.

How does Qatar rank in income share bottom 10%?▾

Qatar ranks 41st globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2017.

What is the World Bank indicator code for income share bottom 10%?▾

The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the income share bottom 10% of Qatar in 2017?▾

The income share bottom 10% of Qatar in 2017 was 2.60%. This ranks 41st in the world.

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