Serbia Income Share Top 10%
Income share held by highest 10% SI.DST.10TH.10
Serbia's income share top 10% was 25.07% in 2025, ranked 48th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2002–2025.
Overview
Serbia's income share top 10% stood at 25.07% in 2025, a rise of +0.37pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 25.07% by 2025. Serbia ranked 48th globally.
Serbia's income share held by the top 10% of earners has fluctuated over the past two decades, with a notable peak of 29.20% in 2015 and a trough of 22.50% in 2009. The country's income inequality began to decline in the aftermath of the 2009 crisis, but has since stabilized, with the latest data indicating a share of 25.07% in 2025, placing Serbia at the 48th position globally. This is slightly higher than Bangladesh's share of 25.44%, but lower than Latvia's 25.46%. France, a developed economy, has a similar share of 24.96%, while the Russian Federation's share of 24.86% is slightly lower. Serbia's income share has remained relatively stable over the past few years, suggesting that the country's economic growth has been accompanied by a moderate reduction in income inequality. However, a sustained increase in poverty rates or a decline in economic growth could potentially alter this trend, reversing the progress made in reducing income inequality.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Top 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 25.07% | - | - |
| 2025 | 25.07% | +0.37pp | #48 |
| 2022 | 24.70% | −1.20pp | #24 |
| 2021 | 25.90% | −1.20pp | #34 |
| 2020 | 27.10% | +1.10pp | #43 |
| 2019 | 26.00% | +0.60pp | #44 |
| 2018 | 25.40% | −0.10pp | #35 |
| 2017 | 25.50% | −1.80pp | #34 |
| 2016 | 27.30% | −1.90pp | #51 |
| 2015 | 29.20% | +0.60pp | #56 |
| 2014 | 28.60% | +0.40pp | #54 |
| 2013 | 28.20% | −0.40pp | #46 |
| 2012 | 28.60% | +5.60pp | #52 |
| 2010 | 23.00% | +0.50pp | #15 |
| 2009 | 22.50% | +0.00pp | #10 |
| 2008 | 22.50% | −0.70pp | #10 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Serbia matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2011. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw income share top 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Serbia's income share top 10% was 25.07% in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 1.5% increase from the previous year.
Serbia's income share top 10% peaked at 29.20% in 2015.
The lowest income share top 10% in Serbia was 22.50% in 2008.
Serbia ranks 48th globally in income share top 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.10TH.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Serbia's income share top 10% is projected to reach 25.07% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share top 10% of Serbia in 2025 was 25.07%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_serbia_income-top-10,
title = {Serbia Income Share Top 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/serbia/income-top-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}