5 Countries with the Highest Income Inequality in the World

In this piece, we will take a look at the 5 countries with the highest income inequality in the world. For more countries, head on over to 25 countries with the highest income inequality in the world.

5. Zambia

Total income attributable to the top 1%: 23.2%

Wage income is the biggest contributor to income inequality in Zambia while non-agricultural self-employment is another important factor. While the poorest households have seen a rise in their income over the last 3 decades, the gap between the middle households and rich households has increased further.