United States - Income Share Bottom 10% 1979
2.30%
+0.10pp from 1978
United States's income share bottom 10% was 2.30% in 1979, increased +0.10pp from 2.20% in 1978. This was the 7th highest globally.
Global Ranking - 1979▾
| Rank | Country | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | United Kingdom | 4.10% | 2.5% |
| 2nd | Norway | 4.00% | - |
| 3rd | France | 3.00% | 7.1% |
| 4th | Israel | 2.80% | - |
| 5th | Italy | 2.70% | 0.0% |
| 6th | Canada | 2.30% | 0.0% |
| 7th | United States | 2.30% | 4.5% |
| 8th | Panama | 1.50% | - |
FAQ
What was United States's income share bottom 10% in 1979?▾
United States's income share bottom 10% in 1979 was 2.30%. This ranked 7th globally.
How did United States's income share bottom 10% change in 1979?▾
United States's income share bottom 10% increased by 4.5% in 1979 compared to 1978.
Which country had the highest income share bottom 10% in 1979?▾
United Kingdom had the highest income share bottom 10% in 1979 at 4.10%.
What is the income share bottom 10% of United States in 1979?▾
The income share bottom 10% of United States in 1979 was 2.30%. This ranked 7th globally.
How does 1979 compare to 1978 for United States's income share bottom 10%?▾
United States's income share bottom 10% went from 2.20% in 1978 to 2.30% in 1979, a 4.5% increase.
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