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United States - Income Share Top 10% 1972

Name: United States Income Share Top 10% 1972
Creator: World Bank
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Income share held by highest 10% · World Bank

26.10% −0.40pp from 1971 Global rank: 2nd

United States's income share top 10% was 26.10% in 1972, decreased +0.40pp from 26.50% in 1971. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1972▾

Income Share Top 10% by Country - 1972
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	22.50%	-3.8%
2nd	United States	26.10%	-1.5%

FAQ

What was United States's income share top 10% in 1972?▾

United States's income share top 10% in 1972 was 26.10%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How did United States's income share top 10% change in 1972?▾

United States's income share top 10% decreased by 1.5% in 1972 compared to 1971.

Which country had the highest income share top 10% in 1972?▾

United States had the highest income share top 10% in 1972 at 26.10%.

What is the income share top 10% of United States in 1972?▾

The income share top 10% of United States in 1972 was 26.10%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How does 1972 compare to 1971 for United States's income share top 10%?▾

United States's income share top 10% went from 26.50% in 1971 to 26.10% in 1972, a 1.5% decrease.

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