World Inequality Report 2026: 0.001% of Population Holds Three Times Wealth of Poorest Half
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Summary
The World Inequality Report 2026 reveals extreme global wealth and income concentration, with fewer than 60,000 people (0.001% of world population) holding three times more wealth than the poorest half of humanity. The report, compiled by 200 researchers, also shows the top 10% of income-earners earn more than the bottom 90% combined, while the poorest half captures less than 10% of total global earnings. Wealth concentration is even more extreme than income inequality, highlighting the urgent need for action on global inequality.
Key quotes
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The top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90% combined, while the poorest half captures less than 10% of total global earnings
Wealth – the value of people’s assets – was even more concentrated than income, or earnings from work
Global inequality has reached such extremes that urgent action has become essential
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