Context
The World Inequality Report 2026, published by the World Inequality Lab (Paris), highlights extreme and persistent global inequality, with India identified among the most unequal countries, and argues that inequality is a policy-driven, reversible outcome.
Key Findings (Global Inequality)
- Top 10% income share: Earn more than the remaining 90% combined.
- Bottom 50% income share: <10% of global income.
- Wealth concentration:
- Top 10% own ~75% of global wealth
- Bottom 50% hold ~2%
India-Specific Findings
Income Inequality in India
- Top 10%: ~58% of national income
- Bottom 50%: ~15% of national income
Wealth Inequality in India
- Top 10%: ~65% of total wealth
- Top 1%: ~40% of total wealth
Note: Wealth inequality in India is higher than income inequality
Regional Income Divide
- High-income regions: North America & Oceania; Europe
- Middle-income regions: Russia & Central Asia; East Asia; Middle East & North Africa
- Low-income regions: Latin America; South & Southeast Asia; Sub-Saharan Africa
- Daily income (PPP-adjusted):
- North America & Oceania: ~€125/day
- Sub-Saharan Africa: ~€10/day
Key Terms
Intergenerational mobility: Ability to move up/down the income ladder across generations.
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