Republic of Moldova vs Sweden: Income share held by highest 20%

Republic of Moldova
37.0%
in 2023
Sweden
37.2%
in 2023
Republic of Moldova rank
110th
Sweden rank
108th

Income share held by highest 20% over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 37.2% against 37.0% in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Republic of Moldova ahead.

Republic of Moldova ranks 110th and Sweden ranks 108th of 123 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Moldova averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 42.9% 35.9% 7.0% Republic of Moldova
2010s 37.4% 37.1% 0.3% Republic of Moldova
2020s 36.2% 37.8% 1.6% Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher income share held by highest 20%, Republic of Moldova or Sweden?
Sweden, at 37.2% against 37.0% in Republic of Moldova as of 2023.
What is the difference in income share held by highest 20% between Republic of Moldova and Sweden?
0.2%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Sweden?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Republic of Moldova and Sweden rank globally for income share held by highest 20%?
Republic of Moldova ranks 110th and Sweden ranks 108th of 123 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ, published as Income share held by highest 20%. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Income share held by highest 20%
Source
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income econ
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
123 places, 2,322 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed

Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that accrues to subgroups of population indicated by deciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.