Income share held by second 20% in Cyprus

Cyprus: Income share held by second 20% was 12.7% in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
12.7%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
40th
of 121 countries
All-time high
13.0%
in 2004
All-time low
11.4%
in 2013
Years of data
20
2004–2023

Income share held by second 20% in Cyprus, 2004–2023

0510152004201320232004: 132005: 12.92006: 12.82007: 12.62008: 12.52009: 12.52010: 12.82011: 12.52012: 12.12013: 11.42014: 11.82015: 12.12016: 12.42017: 12.92018: 12.52019: 12.82020: 12.82021: 12.82022: 12.72023: 12.7

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

In 2023, income share held by second 20% in Cyprus stood at 12.7%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, income share held by second 20% in Cyprus peaked at 13.0% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 11.4%, in 2013.

Cyprus ranks 40th of 121 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.7% 12.5% 13.0% 6
2010s 12.3% 11.4% 12.9% 10
2020s 12.8% 12.7% 12.8% 4

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  5. 42 Greece 12.6% compare
  6. 42 Mongolia 12.6% compare
  7. 42 Spain 12.6% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is income share held by second 20% in Cyprus?
Income share held by second 20% in Cyprus was 12.7% in 2023, 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 second 20% recorded in Cyprus?
The highest recorded value was 13.0% in 2004.
What is the lowest income share held by second 20% recorded in Cyprus?
The lowest recorded value was 11.4% in 2013.
How does Cyprus rank for income share held by second 20%?
Cyprus ranks 40th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is income share held by second 20% rising or falling in Cyprus?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Cyprus 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 second 20%. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Income share held by second 20%
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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