Solomon Islands: Top 10 percent income share

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 Solomon Islands

Percent income earned by the top 10 percent of earners

 Latest value 29.20
 Year 2012
 Measure percent
 Data availability 2005 - 2012
 Average 32.45
 Min - Max 29.20 - 35.70
 Source The World Bank
The latest value from 2012 is 29.2 percent, a decline from 35.7 percent in 2005. In comparison, the world average is 28.19 percent, based on data from 83 countries. Historically, the average for the Solomon Islands from 2005 to 2012 is 32.45 percent. The minimum value, 29.2 percent, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 35.7 percent was recorded in 2005. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.

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