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Top 10 countries by income inequality

Top 10 countries by income inequality for 2024 is led by Colombia at 54.40, 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

0.013.627.240.854.4ColombiaColombia: 54.4054.4BrazilBrazil: 50.3050.3PanamaPanama: 49.7049.7Costa RicaCosta Rica: 45.8045.8HondurasHonduras: 45.7045.7EcuadorEcuador: 45.2045.2ParaguayParaguay: 44.2044.2ChileChile: 43.0043.0MexicoMexico: 42.6042.6ArgentinaArgentina: 42.4042.4

Collection table

#CountryValue
1 Colombia 54.40
2 Brazil 50.30
3 Panama 49.70
4 Costa Rica 45.80
5 Honduras 45.70
6 Ecuador 45.20
7 Paraguay 44.20
8 Chile 43.00
9 Mexico 42.60
10 Argentina 42.40

Analytical takeaways

  • The “Top 10 countries by income inequality” collection for 2024 opens with Colombia at 54.40.
  • 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.