Denmark vs South Korea: Income share held by highest 10%

Denmark

25.5%

in 2023

South Korea

25.0%

in 2021

Denmark rank

73rd

South Korea rank

76th

Income share held by highest 10% over time

Denmark currently reports 25.5% against 25.0% in South Korea, a difference of 0.5%.

Across all 11 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.

Globally, Denmark ranks 73rd and South Korea ranks 76th of 121 countries.

Indicator: Income share held by highest 10%
Source: World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 122 places, 2,305 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles.