Glossary:Inequality of income distribution

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.

Further information

• Comparative EU Statistics on Income and Living Conditions: Issues and Challenges

Related concepts

• Equivalised disposable income

Statistical data

• Living conditions in Europe - income distribution and income inequality