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United States - Income Share Top 10% 1978

Name: United States Income Share Top 10% 1978
Creator: World Bank
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Income share held by highest 10% · World Bank

24.80% −0.70pp from 1977 Global rank: 2nd

United States's income share top 10% was 24.80% in 1978, decreased +0.70pp from 25.50% in 1977. This was the 2nd highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1978▾

Income Share Top 10% by Country - 1978
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	United Kingdom	21.50%	-0.5%
2nd	United States	24.80%	-2.7%
3rd	Italy	25.00%	-2.0%

FAQ

What was United States's income share top 10% in 1978?▾

United States's income share top 10% in 1978 was 24.80%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How did United States's income share top 10% change in 1978?▾

United States's income share top 10% decreased by 2.7% in 1978 compared to 1977.

Which country had the highest income share top 10% in 1978?▾

Italy had the highest income share top 10% in 1978 at 25.00%.

What is the income share top 10% of United States in 1978?▾

The income share top 10% of United States in 1978 was 24.80%. This ranked 2nd globally.

How does 1978 compare to 1977 for United States's income share top 10%?▾

United States's income share top 10% went from 25.50% in 1977 to 24.80% in 1978, a 2.7% decrease.

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