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United States - Income Share Top 10% 1981

Name: United States Income Share Top 10% 1981
Creator: World Bank
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Income share held by highest 10% · World Bank

25.30% +0.50pp from 1980 Global rank: 7th

United States's income share top 10% was 25.30% in 1981, increased +0.50pp from 24.80% in 1980. This was the 7th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1981▾

Income Share Top 10% by Country - 1981
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Sweden	17.90%	-6.3%
2nd	China	21.70%	-
3rd	Australia	22.90%	-
4th	United Kingdom	23.30%	3.6%
5th	Canada	23.90%	-0.4%
6th	Italy	24.10%	-3.6%
7th	United States	25.30%	2.0%
8th	Uruguay	33.30%	-
9th	Costa Rica	33.70%	-
10th	Thailand	35.50%	-
11th	Brazil	45.90%	-

FAQ

What was United States's income share top 10% in 1981?▾

United States's income share top 10% in 1981 was 25.30%. This ranked 7th globally.

How did United States's income share top 10% change in 1981?▾

United States's income share top 10% increased by 2.0% in 1981 compared to 1980.

Which country had the highest income share top 10% in 1981?▾

Brazil had the highest income share top 10% in 1981 at 45.90%.

What is the income share top 10% of United States in 1981?▾

The income share top 10% of United States in 1981 was 25.30%. This ranked 7th globally.

How does 1981 compare to 1980 for United States's income share top 10%?▾

United States's income share top 10% went from 24.80% in 1980 to 25.30% in 1981, a 2.0% increase.

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