As of 2024, the top 1% in Tajikistan earned 14.53% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 15.48%. Tajikistan’s income inequality has increased since 1980, when the top 1% share was 4.06%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Tajikistan in 2024
In 2024, income in Tajikistan was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 14.53% of total national income, which is slightly lower than the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 15.48% of income, roughly on par with the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Tajikistan | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 14.53% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 42.23% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 15.48% | 14.97% |
| Gini Index | 36.11 | 40.77 |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Tajikistan?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Tajikistan’s top 1% has increased over the past 44 years. In 1980, the top 1% captured 4.06% of national income. By 2024, this figure had risen by 10.47 percentage points to 14.53%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Tajikistan has widened over this period. In 1980, the top 10% earned 24.72% while the bottom 50% received 27.73%. By 2024, these figures shifted to 42.23% and 15.48% respectively.
| Year | Top 1% | Top 10% | Bottom 50% | Gap (Top 10 – Bottom 50) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.06% | 24.72% | 27.73% | -3.01 pp |
| 1986 | 5.00% | 24.68% | 27.61% | -2.93 pp |
| 1992 | 8.47% | 27.09% | 26.15% | 0.94 pp |
| 1998 | 11.55% | 36.54% | 19.46% | 17.08 pp |
| 2004 | 13.33% | 42.15% | 15.99% | 26.16 pp |
| 2010 | 14.49% | 40.86% | 16.28% | 24.58 pp |
| 2016 | 14.17% | 41.85% | 15.78% | 26.07 pp |
| 2022 | 14.53% | 42.23% | 15.48% | 26.75 pp |
How Tajikistan Compares Globally
Tajikistan vs Asia Average
Compared to other countries in Asia, Tajikistan’s top 1% income share of 14.53% is slightly lower than the regional average of 16.42%. The bottom 50% in Tajikistan receives 15.48% of income, compared to the Asia average of 15.41%.
Where Tajikistan Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Tajikistan ranks 111th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Tajikistan ranks 83rd out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Tajikistan include Burundi's wealth gap, Romania's income inequality, Lesotho's income inequality.
Additional Economic Indicators for Tajikistan
Poverty Rate
The poverty rate in Tajikistan was recorded at 6.13% in 2024.
Gini Index
Tajikistan’s Gini index of 36.11 indicates moderate inequality. The Gini index ranges from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (maximum inequality).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the income share of the top 1% in Tajikistan?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Tajikistan earned 14.53% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered moderate by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Tajikistan?
Income inequality in Tajikistan has increased since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 4.06% in 1980 to 14.53% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Tajikistan?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Tajikistan received 15.48% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 42.23%.
What is the Gini coefficient of Tajikistan?
Tajikistan's Gini index was 36.11 as of 2024. A Gini of 0 represents perfect equality, while 100 represents maximum inequality.
What is the poverty rate in Tajikistan?
The poverty rate in Tajikistan was 6.13% as of 2024.
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Data source: World Inequality Database (WID). This dataset covers income distribution metrics for 199 countries from 1980 to 2024.