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Glossary:Inequality of income distribution

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Inequality of income distribution is the ratio of total income received by the 20 % of the population having the highest income (top quintile) to the total income of the 20 % of the population having the lowest income (bottom quintile).

Income is based on equivalised disposable income.

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