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Qatar Income Share Top 10%

Income share held by highest 10%  SI.DST.10TH.10

Qatar's income share top 10% was 25.80% in 2017, ranked 38th globally. Data from World Bank, covering 2017–2017.

25.80%
Year 2017 Rank #38 Global Peak 25.80% (2017) Source World Bank

Overview

Qatar's income share top 10% stood at 25.80% in 2017. Qatar ranked 38th globally.

Qatar's income share held by the top 10% of earners has remained relatively stable, with a consistent rate of 25.80% since 2017. This figure places Qatar at #38 in the global ranking, closely mirroring the rates of France, Greece, and Luxembourg, which have identical or slightly higher rates. Notably, Qatar's income share has not deviated from this level, neither reaching an all-time peak nor experiencing a significant decline, indicating a relatively stable economic distribution within the country. The consistency of this figure suggests that Qatar's economic growth has not disproportionately benefited the top 10% of earners, maintaining a relatively equitable distribution of income. However, a decline in oil prices, Qatar's primary source of revenue, could potentially alter the trajectory of income distribution in the country, leading to a redistribution of wealth and a possible shift in the income share of the top 10%.

Data & projection

Year Income Share Top 10% YoY change Rank
2017 25.80% – #38

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 top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Qatar's income share top 10% was 25.80% in 2017. Ranked 38th globally.

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

Qatar's income share top 10% peaked at 25.80% in 2017.

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

The lowest income share top 10% in Qatar was 25.80% in 2017.

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

Qatar ranks 38th globally in income share top 10% as of 2017.

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

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

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

The income share top 10% of Qatar in 2017 was 25.80%. This ranks 38th in the world.

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