As of 2024, the top 1% in Uzbekistan earned 16.65% of total national income, while the bottom 50% received just 14.62%. Uzbekistan’s income inequality has increased since 1980, when the top 1% share was 4.06%.
Key Income Distribution Metrics for Uzbekistan in 2024
In 2024, income in Uzbekistan was distributed as follows: the wealthiest 1% of the population captured 16.65% of total national income, which is roughly on par with the global average of 16.17%. Meanwhile, the bottom half of earners received 14.62% of income, roughly on par with the global average of 14.97%.
| Metric | Uzbekistan | Global Average |
|---|---|---|
| Top 1% Income Share | 16.65% | 16.17% |
| Top 10% Income Share | 45.53% | 45.21% |
| Bottom 50% Income Share | 14.62% | 14.97% |
| Gini Index | 34.56 | 40.77 |
How Has Income Inequality Changed in Uzbekistan?
Top 1% Income Share Trend (1980-2024)
The share of income going to Uzbekistan’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 12.59 percentage points to 16.65%.
Top 10% vs Bottom 50% Income Gap Over Time
The income gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% in Uzbekistan 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 45.53% and 14.62% 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 | 9.97% | 30.08% | 24.21% | 5.87 pp |
| 1998 | 17.44% | 48.30% | 11.80% | 36.50 pp |
| 2004 | 16.58% | 45.47% | 14.67% | 30.80 pp |
| 2010 | 16.58% | 45.47% | 14.67% | 30.80 pp |
| 2016 | 16.29% | 45.20% | 14.95% | 30.25 pp |
| 2022 | 16.65% | 45.53% | 14.62% | 30.91 pp |
How Uzbekistan Compares Globally
Uzbekistan vs Asia Average
Compared to other countries in Asia, Uzbekistan’s top 1% income share of 16.65% is roughly on par with the regional average of 16.42%. The bottom 50% in Uzbekistan receives 14.62% of income, compared to the Asia average of 15.41%.
Where Uzbekistan Ranks Among All Countries
- Top 1% income concentration: Uzbekistan ranks 74th out of 184 countries (higher rank = more concentrated wealth at the top)
- Bottom 50% income share: Uzbekistan ranks 95th out of 184 countries (higher rank = larger share for the bottom half)
Countries with similar income inequality levels to Uzbekistan include Pakistan's income inequality, income distribution in Myanmar, income distribution in Philippines.
Additional Economic Indicators for Uzbekistan
Poverty Rate
The poverty rate in Uzbekistan was recorded at 2.72% in 2024.
Gini Index
Uzbekistan’s Gini index of 34.56 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 Uzbekistan?
As of 2024, the top 1% in Uzbekistan earned 16.65% of total national income. This level of concentration is considered high by international standards.
Is income inequality increasing or decreasing in Uzbekistan?
Income inequality in Uzbekistan has increased since 1980. The top 1% income share moved from 4.06% in 1980 to 16.65% in 2024.
What percentage of income goes to the bottom 50% in Uzbekistan?
In 2024, the bottom 50% of earners in Uzbekistan received 14.62% of total national income. This compares with the top 10% who captured 45.53%.
What is the Gini coefficient of Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan's Gini index was 34.56 as of 2024. A Gini of 0 represents perfect equality, while 100 represents maximum inequality.
What is the poverty rate in Uzbekistan?
The poverty rate in Uzbekistan was 2.72% 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.