Ethiopia: Top 10 percent income share
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| Ethiopia |
Percent income earned by the top 10 percent of earners |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 28.50 |
| Year | 2015 |
| Measure | percent |
| Data availability | 1995 - 2015 |
| Average | 29.00 |
| Min - Max | 25.50 - 38.00 |
| Source | The World Bank |
The latest value from 2015 is 28.5 percent, an increase from 27.4 percent in 2010. In comparison, the world average is 28.68 percent, based on data from 84 countries. Historically, the average for Ethiopia from 1995 to 2015 is 29 percent. The minimum value, 25.5 percent, was reached in 1999 while the maximum of 38 percent was recorded in 1995.
See the global rankings for that indicator or
use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
Select indicator
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
Recent data
Definition: Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.
Selected articles from our guide:
What factors determine the exchange rates
International lending and sovereign debt
All articles
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini inequality index | 35.00 | 2015 | index points |
| Poverty ratio | 23.50 | 2015 | percent |
| Poverty at 1.90 USD per day | 27.00 | 2015 | percent |
| Poverty at 5.50 USD per day | 90.90 | 2015 | percent |
| Top 10 percent income share | 28.50 | 2015 | percent |