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Income share of the richest 1% before and after tax

The share of income received by the richest 1% of the population. Income is measured before and after taxes and benefits. The latest available estimates are shown foreach country.

Before tax10%15%20%25%After tax10%20%No reductionNo reductionReduced by a thirdReduced by a thirdReduced by a halfReduced by a halfUnited StatesUnited StatesMexicoMexicoGermanyGermanyFranceFranceItalyItalyColombiaColombiaArgentinaArgentinaChileChileNetherlandsNetherlandsEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America300M300M100M100MDots sized byPopulation
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