- It highlights India’s sharp inequality, where the top 10% earn 58% of income and the bottom 50% only 15%.
- The top 1% in India hold 40% of wealth, while the top 10% control 65%.
- Globally, the top 10% earn 53% of income and own 75% of wealth, with the top 1% holding 37%.
- The report also points to gender inequality, with India’s female labour participation at just 15.7%.
- It stresses climate inequality, as the richest 10% cause 77% of emissions, while the poorest 50% contribute only 3%.
- Overall, it calls for redistribution, stronger safety nets, and inclusive growth to reduce inequality.
Question:
Q1.According to the World Inequality Report 2026, what percentage of India’s wealth is held by the top 1% of the population?a) 37%
b) 40%
c) 58%
d) 65%
Answer: b) The report states that the top 1% in India hold 40% of the country’s wealth, highlighting extreme concentration among a very small segment.
