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Top 10 countries by income inequality

Top 10 countries by income inequality for 2022 is led by Colombia at 54.80, while Mexico closes the current top ten at 43.50. The page targets “top 10 countries” search intent and funnels users to detailed profiles.

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Top countries

0.013.727.441.154.8ColombiaColombia: 54.8054.8South AfricaSouth Africa: 54.1054.1BrazilBrazil: 51.9051.9ZambiaZambia: 51.5051.5MozambiqueMozambique: 49.6049.6Costa RicaCosta Rica: 47.2047.2EcuadorEcuador: 45.5045.5ParaguayParaguay: 44.6044.6TurkiyeTurkiye: 44.5044.5MexicoMexico: 43.5043.5

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Colombia 54.80
2 South Africa 54.10
3 Brazil 51.90
4 Zambia 51.50
5 Mozambique 49.60
6 Costa Rica 47.20
7 Ecuador 45.50
8 Paraguay 44.60
9 Turkiye 44.50
10 Mexico 43.50

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by income inequality” collection for 2022 opens with Colombia at 54.80.
  • 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 Mexico (43.50), after which users can move into the full indicator and ranking context.