Income Share, Top 10% by Country
As of 2024, Colombia leads globally in income share, top 10% at 42.7%, followed by South Africa, Mozambique, Brazil. At the lower end, Slovakia, India, Slovenia rank among the lowest. The global median is 26.3% (Switzerland). 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, Top 10% | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Colombia | 42.7% | 2024 |
| 2 |  South Africa | 42.1% | 2022 |
| 3 |  Mozambique | 40.8% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Brazil | 39.3% | 2024 |
| 5 |  Zambia | 39.1% | 2022 |
| 6 |  Panama | 37.6% | 2024 |
| 7 |  DR Congo | 35.7% | 2020 |
| 8 |  Ecuador | 35.1% | 2025 |
| 9 |  Paraguay | 35.0% | 2024 |
| 10 |  Türkiye | 34.4% | 2023 |
| 11 |  Chile | 34.3% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Costa Rica | 34.3% | 2025 |
| 13 |  Guatemala | 34.1% | 2023 |
| 14 |  Mexico | 33.4% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Rwanda | 33.4% | 2023 |
| 16 |  Central African Republic | 33.1% | 2021 |
| 17 |  Honduras | 32.3% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Philippines | 31.6% | 2023 |
| 19 |  Argentina | 31.2% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Bulgaria | 31.1% | 2023 |
| 21 |  Cameroon | 31.1% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Malaysia | 30.9% | 2021 |
| 23 |  Kenya | 30.9% | 2022 |
| 24 |  United States | 30.7% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Bolivia | 30.6% | 2024 |
| 26 |  The Gambia | 30.5% | 2020 |
| 27 |  Peru | 30.3% | 2024 |
| 28 |  Burkina Faso | 30.2% | 2021 |
| 29 |  Suriname | 30.1% | 2022 |
| 30 |  Uruguay | 30.0% | 2024 |
| 31 |  Burundi | 29.9% | 2020 |
| 32 |  El Salvador | 29.7% | 2023 |
| 33 |  Madagascar | 29.6% | 2021 |
| 34 |  Togo | 29.6% | 2021 |
| 35 |  Jamaica | 29.6% | 2021 |
| 36 |  Chad | 29.5% | 2022 |
| 37 |  Dominican Republic | 29.5% | 2024 |
| 38 |  Uganda | 29.3% | 2023 |
| 39 |  Equatorial Guinea | 29.1% | 2022 |
| 40 |  Senegal | 28.8% | 2021 |
| 41 |  Indonesia | 28.7% | 2025 |
| 42 |  Laos | 28.5% | 2024 |
| 43 |  China | 28.4% | 2022 |
| 44 |  Mali | 28.3% | 2021 |
| 45 |  Iran | 28.2% | 2023 |
| 46 |  Tajikistan | 28.2% | 2024 |
| 47 |  Vietnam | 28.1% | 2022 |
| 48 |  Niger | 27.8% | 2021 |
| 49 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 27.8% | 2021 |
| 50 |  Pakistan | 27.7% | 2024 |
| 51 |  Lithuania | 27.3% | 2023 |
| 52 |  Benin | 27.2% | 2021 |
| 53 |  West Bank and Gaza | 27.1% | 2023 |
| 54 |  Tunisia | 27.0% | 2021 |
| 55 |  Israel | 27.0% | 2022 |
| 56 |  Portugal | 26.9% | 2023 |
| 57 |  Nigeria | 26.3% | 2022 |
| 58 |  Cyprus | 26.3% | 2023 |
| 59 |  Switzerland | 26.3% | 2023 |
| 60 |  Germany | 26.2% | 2022 |
| 61 |  Latvia | 26.2% | 2023 |
| 62 |  Georgia | 26.2% | 2024 |
| 63 |  Guinea-Bissau | 26.1% | 2021 |
| 64 |  Greece | 26.0% | 2023 |
| 65 |  Thailand | 26.0% | 2024 |
| 66 |  Australia | 25.9% | 2020 |
| 67 |  Italy | 25.8% | 2023 |
| 68 |  Lebanon | 25.6% | 2022 |
| 69 |  Denmark | 25.5% | 2023 |
| 70 |  Bangladesh | 25.5% | 2022 |
| 71 |  Russia | 25.1% | 2023 |
| 72 |  Kosovo | 25.1% | 2022 |
| 73 |  Luxembourg | 25.0% | 2023 |
| 74 |  France | 25.0% | 2023 |
| 75 |  South Korea | 25.0% | 2021 |
| 76 |  United Kingdom | 25.0% | 2021 |
| 77 |  Kazakhstan | 24.8% | 2021 |
| 78 |  Ethiopia | 24.8% | 2021 |
| 79 |  Austria | 24.8% | 2023 |
| 80 |  Montenegro | 24.7% | 2021 |
| 81 |  Serbia | 24.7% | 2023 |
| 82 |  Malta | 24.7% | 2023 |
| 83 |  Canada | 24.6% | 2022 |
| 84 |  Comoros | 24.6% | 2024 |
| 85 |  Egypt | 24.6% | 2021 |
| 86 |  Mongolia | 24.6% | 2022 |
| 87 |  Spain | 24.5% | 2023 |
| 88 |  Japan | 24.3% | 2020 |
| 89 |  Uzbekistan | 24.2% | 2025 |
| 90 |  Iraq | 24.2% | 2023 |
| 91 |  Nepal | 24.2% | 2022 |
| 92 |  Ireland | 24.1% | 2023 |
| 93 |  Estonia | 23.7% | 2023 |
| 94 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina | 23.6% | 2021 |
| 95 |  Armenia | 23.3% | 2024 |
| 96 |  Croatia | 23.3% | 2023 |
| 97 |  Poland | 22.9% | 2023 |
| 98 |  Kyrgyzstan | 22.9% | 2024 |
| 99 |  Albania | 22.8% | 2020 |
| 100 |  Moldova | 22.7% | 2024 |
| 101 |  Bhutan | 22.7% | 2022 |
| 102 |  Finland | 22.5% | 2023 |
| 103 |  Sweden | 22.3% | 2023 |
| 104 |  Belgium | 22.2% | 2023 |
| 105 |  Tonga | 22.0% | 2021 |
| 106 |  Romania | 21.8% | 2023 |
| 107 |  Ukraine | 21.7% | 2020 |
| 108 |  Norway | 21.6% | 2023 |
| 109 |  Czechia | 21.5% | 2023 |
| 110 |  Netherlands | 21.4% | 2021 |
| 111 |  Kiribati | 20.9% | 2023 |
| 112 |  Syria | 20.9% | 2022 |
| 113 |  Belarus | 20.7% | 2020 |
| 114 |  Slovenia | 20.6% | 2023 |
| 115 |  India | 20.5% | 2023 |
| 116 |  Slovakia | 18.8% | 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest income share, top 10% in 2024?
Colombia ranks #1 with income share, top 10% of 42.7% as of 2024, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest income share, top 10%?
Slovakia ranks last (#116) with 18.8% as of 2024.
What is the global median for income share, top 10%?
The median value is 26.3% (Switzerland, ranked #59 out of 116 countries).
How many countries report data for income share, top 10%?
116 countries have available data for income share, top 10%. Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does income share, top 10% belong to?
Income Share, Top 10% is classified under the "Poverty & Inequality" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.