As of 2024, the top 1% in Gabon earned 11.02% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 14.42%. Gabon’s income inequality has decreased since 1980, when the top 1% share was 17.14%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Gabon in 2024
In 2024, income in Gabon was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 11.02% of total national income, which is notably lower than the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 14.42% of income, roughly on par with the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Gabon | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 11.02% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 43.32% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 14.42% | 14.97% |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Gabon?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Gabon’s top 1% has decreased over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 17.14% of national income. By 2024, this figure had fallen by 6.12 percentage points to 11.02%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Gabon has narrowed over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 50.78% while the bottom 50% received 12.51%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 43.32% and 14.42% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 17.14% | 50.78% | 12.51% | 38.27 pp |
| 1986 | 17.14% | 50.78% | 12.51% | 38.27 pp |
| 1992 | 17.14% | 50.78% | 12.51% | 38.27 pp |
| 1998 | 17.14% | 50.78% | 12.51% | 38.27 pp |
| 2004 | 17.14% | 50.78% | 12.51% | 38.27 pp |
| 2010 | 14.59% | 47.67% | 13.31% | 34.36 pp |
| 2016 | 11.53% | 43.94% | 14.26% | 29.68 pp |
| 2022 | 11.02% | 43.32% | 14.42% | 28.90 pp |
How Gabon Compares Globally
Gabon vs Africa Average
Compared to other countries in Africa, Gabon’s top 1% income share of 11.02% is notably lower than the regional average of 15.62%. The bottom 50% in Gabon receives 14.42% of income, compared to the Africa average of 13.46%.
Where Gabon Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Gabon ranks 154th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Gabon ranks 98th out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Gabon include income distribution in Guinea-Bissau, Malta's income inequality, Australia's income inequality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Gabon?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Gabon earned 11.02% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered moderate by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Gabon?
Income inequality in Gabon has decreased since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 17.14% in 1980 to 11.02% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Gabon?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Gabon received 14.42% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 43.32%.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.