Income share held by highest 10% in Madagascar

Madagascar: Income share held by highest 10% was 29.6% in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
29.6%
World rank
40th
of 121 countries
All-time high
37.0%
in 1980
All-time low
28.9%
in 1999
Years of data
9
1980–2021

Income share held by highest 10% in Madagascar, 1980–2021

0102030401980200020211980: 371993: 371997: 30.11999: 28.92001: 36.62005: 32.42010: 34.32012: 33.52021: 29.6

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.

Analysis

The most recent figure for income share held by highest 10% in Madagascar is 29.6%, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income share held by highest 10% in Madagascar peaked at 37.0% in 1980 and was at its lowest, 28.9%, in 1999.

That places Madagascar 40th out of 121 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 37.0% 37.0% 37.0% 1
1990s 32.0% 28.9% 37.0% 3
2000s 34.5% 32.4% 36.6% 2
2010s 33.9% 33.5% 34.3% 2
2020s 29.6% 29.6% 29.6% 1

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  4. 40 Togo 29.6% compare
  5. 43 Dominican Republic 29.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is income share held by highest 10% in Madagascar?
Income share held by highest 10% in Madagascar was 29.6% in 2021, according to 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.
What is the highest income share held by highest 10% recorded in Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 37.0% in 1980.
What is the lowest income share held by highest 10% recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 28.9% in 1999.
How does Madagascar rank for income share held by highest 10%?
Madagascar ranks 40th out of 121 countries with data for 2021.
Is income share held by highest 10% rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Madagascar data come from?
The figures come from 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, published as part of Income share held by highest 10%. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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