FACTOID # 106: United we stand? The United Kingdom and United States are both in the top ten for Gross Domestic Product - and for child poverty.
 
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Economy > Income distribution > Poorest 10% (vs) Economy > Income distribution > Richest 10%

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Strength of correlation (R squared): 0.709 (this correlation is significant)

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Variable: Economy > Income distribution > Poorest 10% Economy > Income distribution > Richest 10%
Plot Display: Logarithmic (base 10) Logarithmic (base 10)
Definition: Share of income or consumption (%). The distribution of income is typically more unequal than the distribution of consumption. Share of income or consumption (%). The distribution of income is typically more unequal than the distribution of consumption.
Source: World Bank. 2002. World Development Indicators 2002. CD-ROM. Washington, DC World Bank. 2002. World Development Indicators 2002. CD-ROM. Washington, DC
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