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Top 10 countries by income inequality

Top 10 countries by income inequality for 2021 is led by Colombia at 55.10, while Argentina closes the current top ten at 42.40. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.013.827.641.355.1ColombiaColombia: 55.1055.1BrazilBrazil: 52.9052.9PanamaPanama: 50.9050.9KosovoKosovo: 49.4049.4Costa RicaCosta Rica: 48.7048.7EcuadorEcuador: 45.8045.8TurkiyeTurkiye: 44.4044.4Central African RepublicCentral African Republic: 43.0043.0ParaguayParaguay: 42.9042.9ArgentinaArgentina: 42.4042.4

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Colombia 55.10
2 Brazil 52.90
3 Panama 50.90
4 Kosovo 49.40
5 Costa Rica 48.70
6 Ecuador 45.80
7 Turkiye 44.40
8 Central African Republic 43.00
9 Paraguay 42.90
10 Argentina 42.40

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by income inequality” collection for 2021 opens with Colombia at 55.10.
  • Because the slice is capped at top-10, the page answers shortlist intent without forcing the user through the full global ranking.
  • The current collection closes with Argentina (42.40), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.