Income Share, Bottom 20% by Country
As of 2023, India leads globally in income share, bottom 20% at 11.1%, followed by Belarus, Kiribati, Ukraine. At the lower end, Colombia, Panama, South Africa rank among the lowest. The global median is 7.3% (China). This indicator falls under the "Poverty & Inequality" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 116 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Income Share, Bottom 20% | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  India | 11.1% | 2023 |
| 2 |  Belarus | 10.3% | 2020 |
| 3 |  Kiribati | 10.2% | 2023 |
| 4 |  Ukraine | 10.0% | 2020 |
| 5 |  Slovenia | 10.0% | 2023 |
| 6 |  Moldova | 9.9% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Kazakhstan | 9.8% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Egypt | 9.7% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Kyrgyzstan | 9.6% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Armenia | 9.6% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Czechia | 9.5% | 2023 |
| 12 |  Netherlands | 9.4% | 2021 |
| 13 |  Syria | 9.3% | 2022 |
| 14 |  Tonga | 9.3% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Finland | 9.2% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Ireland | 9.2% | 2023 |
| 17 |  Denmark | 9.1% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Slovakia | 9.1% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Norway | 9.1% | 2023 |
| 20 |  Belgium | 9.1% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Iraq | 8.9% | 2023 |
| 22 |  Comoros | 8.8% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Bangladesh | 8.8% | 2022 |
| 24 |  Bhutan | 8.8% | 2022 |
| 25 |  Nepal | 8.7% | 2022 |
| 26 |  Niger | 8.7% | 2021 |
| 27 |  Poland | 8.6% | 2023 |
| 28 |  Cyprus | 8.6% | 2023 |
| 29 |  Albania | 8.4% | 2020 |
| 30 |  Ethiopia | 8.3% | 2021 |
| 31 |  Indonesia | 8.3% | 2025 |
| 32 |  Estonia | 8.3% | 2023 |
| 33 |  Mongolia | 8.2% | 2022 |
| 34 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 8.2% | 2021 |
| 35 |  Pakistan | 8.2% | 2024 |
| 36 |  Thailand | 7.9% | 2024 |
| 37 |  Guinea-Bissau | 7.9% | 2021 |
| 38 |  Sweden | 7.9% | 2023 |
| 39 |  Laos | 7.9% | 2024 |
| 40 |  Croatia | 7.8% | 2023 |
| 41 |  Austria | 7.7% | 2023 |
| 42 |  Russia | 7.7% | 2023 |
| 43 |  France | 7.7% | 2023 |
| 44 |  Canada | 7.7% | 2022 |
| 45 |  Tunisia | 7.7% | 2021 |
| 46 |  United Kingdom | 7.6% | 2021 |
| 47 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 7.6% | 2021 |
| 48 |  Malta | 7.6% | 2023 |
| 49 |  Mali | 7.6% | 2021 |
| 50 |  Switzerland | 7.6% | 2023 |
| 51 |  Benin | 7.6% | 2021 |
| 52 |  Nigeria | 7.5% | 2022 |
| 53 |  South Korea | 7.4% | 2021 |
| 54 |  Portugal | 7.4% | 2023 |
| 55 |  Rwanda | 7.4% | 2023 |
| 56 |  Senegal | 7.3% | 2021 |
| 57 |  Burkina Faso | 7.3% | 2021 |
| 58 |  Georgia | 7.3% | 2024 |
| 59 |  China | 7.3% | 2022 |
| 60 |  Greece | 7.2% | 2023 |
| 61 |  Australia | 7.2% | 2020 |
| 62 |  Latvia | 7.2% | 2023 |
| 63 |  Madagascar | 7.2% | 2021 |
| 64 |  Burundi | 7.1% | 2020 |
| 65 |  Luxembourg | 7.1% | 2023 |
| 66 |  Kenya | 7.1% | 2022 |
| 67 |  Tajikistan | 7.1% | 2024 |
| 68 |  Romania | 7.0% | 2023 |
| 69 |  Uzbekistan | 7.0% | 2025 |
| 70 |  Iran | 7.0% | 2023 |
| 71 |  Serbia | 6.9% | 2023 |
| 72 |  Germany | 6.9% | 2022 |
| 73 |  Chad | 6.9% | 2022 |
| 74 |  Philippines | 6.9% | 2023 |
| 75 |  Lebanon | 6.8% | 2022 |
| 76 |  Japan | 6.8% | 2020 |
| 77 |  Togo | 6.8% | 2021 |
| 78 |  Vietnam | 6.8% | 2022 |
| 79 |  The Gambia | 6.6% | 2020 |
| 80 |  West Bank and Gaza | 6.6% | 2023 |
| 81 |  Uganda | 6.6% | 2023 |
| 82 |  Italy | 6.6% | 2023 |
| 83 |  Spain | 6.5% | 2023 |
| 84 |  Lithuania | 6.5% | 2023 |
| 85 |  Equatorial Guinea | 6.4% | 2022 |
| 86 |  Montenegro | 6.2% | 2021 |
| 87 |  Dominican Republic | 6.1% | 2024 |
| 88 |  Bulgaria | 6.0% | 2023 |
| 89 |  Malaysia | 5.9% | 2021 |
| 90 |  Suriname | 5.9% | 2022 |
| 91 |  Chile | 5.8% | 2024 |
| 92 |  Uruguay | 5.7% | 2024 |
| 93 |  Jamaica | 5.7% | 2021 |
| 94 |  Mexico | 5.6% | 2024 |
| 95 |  El Salvador | 5.6% | 2023 |
| 96 |  Central African Republic | 5.6% | 2021 |
| 97 |  Peru | 5.6% | 2024 |
| 98 |  DR Congo | 5.5% | 2020 |
| 99 |  Türkiye | 5.5% | 2023 |
| 100 |  Bolivia | 5.4% | 2024 |
| 101 |  Cameroon | 5.4% | 2021 |
| 102 |  Paraguay | 5.3% | 2024 |
| 103 |  Israel | 5.2% | 2022 |
| 104 |  Argentina | 5.1% | 2024 |
| 105 |  United States | 5.1% | 2024 |
| 106 |  Ecuador | 4.8% | 2025 |
| 107 |  Mozambique | 4.7% | 2022 |
| 108 |  Costa Rica | 4.7% | 2025 |
| 109 |  Guatemala | 4.6% | 2023 |
| 110 |  Kosovo | 4.5% | 2022 |
| 111 |  Zambia | 3.9% | 2022 |
| 112 |  Brazil | 3.9% | 2024 |
| 113 |  Honduras | 3.7% | 2024 |
| 114 |  South Africa | 3.7% | 2022 |
| 115 |  Panama | 3.6% | 2024 |
| 116 |  Colombia | 3.2% | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest income share, bottom 20% in 2023?
India ranks #1 with income share, bottom 20% of 11.1% as of 2023, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest income share, bottom 20%?
Colombia ranks last (#116) with 3.2% as of 2023.
What is the global median for income share, bottom 20%?
The median value is 7.3% (China, ranked #59 out of 116 countries).
How many countries report data for income share, bottom 20%?
116 countries have available data for income share, bottom 20%. Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does income share, bottom 20% belong to?
Income Share, Bottom 20% is classified under the "Poverty & Inequality" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.