Iran, Islamic Rep.—Income Share, Top 10%
Iran, Islamic Rep.'s income share, top 10% was 28.2% in 2023, ranking #43 out of 109 countries. This represents a +5.2% change from 2022. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was 34.0% (2006) and the lowest was 26.7% (2011). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28.2% | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 26.8% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 27.2% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 27.6% | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 28.3% | -2.7% |
| 2018 | 29.1% | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 28.3% | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 28.1% | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 27.6% | +1.8% |
| 2014 | 27.1% | +1.5% |
| 2013 | 26.7% | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 26.9% | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 26.7% | -14.7% |
| 2009 | 31.3% | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 34.0% | +2.1% |
| 2005 | 33.3% |
Top Countries — Income Share, Top 10%
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 42.7% | 2023 |
| 2 | Mozambique | 40.8% | 2022 |
| 3 | Brazil | 40.8% | 2023 |
| 4 | Zambia | 39.1% | 2022 |
| 5 | Panama | 37.6% | 2024 |
| 6 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 35.7% | 2020 |
| 7 | Turkiye | 35.2% | 2022 |
| 8 | Paraguay | 35.0% | 2024 |
| 9 | Chile | 34.5% | 2022 |
| 10 | Mexico | 34.4% | 2022 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see http://pip.worldbank.org., World Bank (WB), uri: http://pip.worldbank.org, note: Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are mostly from the Luxembourg Income Study database..