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United States - Income Share Top 10% 1985

Name: United States Income Share Top 10% 1985
Creator: World Bank
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Income share held by highest 10% · World Bank

26.50% +0.30pp from 1984 Global rank: 10th

United States's income share top 10% was 26.50% in 1985, increased +0.30pp from 26.20% in 1984. This was the 10th highest globally.

Global Ranking - 1985▾

Income Share Top 10% by Country - 1985
Rank	Country	Value	YoY
1st	Belgium	20.30%	-
2nd	Poland	20.80%	-
3rd	Luxembourg	21.30%	-
4th	Bangladesh	23.40%	6.8%
5th	United Kingdom	23.40%	2.6%
6th	Australia	24.30%	6.1%
7th	Canada	24.50%	-0.4%
8th	Spain	26.40%	1.9%
9th	Sri Lanka	26.40%	-
10th	United States	26.50%	1.1%
11th	Nigeria	28.20%	-
12th	Philippines	32.70%	-
13th	Tunisia	34.10%	-
14th	Peru	35.20%	-
15th	Côte d'Ivoire	35.60%	-
16th	Brazil	42.50%	-8.6%
17th	Botswana	42.90%	-

FAQ

What was United States's income share top 10% in 1985?▾

United States's income share top 10% in 1985 was 26.50%. This ranked 10th globally.

How did United States's income share top 10% change in 1985?▾

United States's income share top 10% increased by 1.1% in 1985 compared to 1984.

Which country had the highest income share top 10% in 1985?▾

Botswana had the highest income share top 10% in 1985 at 42.90%.

What is the income share top 10% of United States in 1985?▾

The income share top 10% of United States in 1985 was 26.50%. This ranked 10th globally.

How does 1985 compare to 1984 for United States's income share top 10%?▾

United States's income share top 10% went from 26.20% in 1984 to 26.50% in 1985, a 1.1% increase.

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