Russian Federation Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Russian Federation's income share bottom 10% was 3.36% in 2025, ranked 20th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1993–2025.
Overview
Russian Federation's income share bottom 10% stood at 3.36% in 2025, a rise of +0.26pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.36% by 2025. Russian Federation ranked 20th globally.
The income share of the bottom 10% of the Russian Federation population has shown a moderate increase over the past three decades. As of 2025, this indicator stands at 3.36%, marking the highest value recorded, surpassing the 1.80% level in 1993. Conversely, the trough of 1.60% was reached in 1996, during a period of economic turmoil following the collapse of the Soviet Union. In comparison, neighboring countries such as Thailand and Bhutan have reported higher income shares for their bottom 10% populations, with Thailand standing at 3.40% in 2025. The Russian Federation's progress in this area suggests a gradual improvement in income distribution. However, the pace of this trend may be affected by future economic developments, particularly those related to the country's ongoing integration into the global economy and potential shifts in its economic structure.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.49% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.36% | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.36% | +0.26pp | #20 |
| 2023 | 3.10% | +0.10pp | #18 |
| 2022 | 3.00% | +0.30pp | #24 |
| 2021 | 2.70% | −0.20pp | #48 |
| 2020 | 2.90% | +0.40pp | #35 |
| 2019 | 2.50% | −0.10pp | #50 |
| 2018 | 2.60% | +0.20pp | #55 |
| 2017 | 2.40% | +0.10pp | #48 |
| 2016 | 2.30% | +0.10pp | #54 |
| 2015 | 2.20% | +0.00pp | #55 |
| 2014 | 2.20% | −0.40pp | #52 |
| 2013 | 2.60% | +0.10pp | #37 |
| 2012 | 2.50% | −0.10pp | #50 |
| 2011 | 2.60% | +0.10pp | #46 |
| 2010 | 2.50% | −0.10pp | #50 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Russian Federation matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2022. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Russian Federation's income share bottom 10% was 3.36% in 2025. Ranked 20th globally. This represents a 8.4% increase from the previous year.
Russian Federation's income share bottom 10% peaked at 3.36% in 2025.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Russian Federation was 1.60% in 1996.
Russian Federation ranks 20th globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Russian Federation's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 3.36% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Russian Federation in 2025 was 3.36%. This ranks 20th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_russian-federation_income-bottom-10,
title = {Russian Federation Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/russian-federation/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}