Taiwan, China vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Income or consumption of the poorest 10% vs. mean income

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher income or consumption of the poorest 10% vs. mean income, Taiwan, China or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, at 25.67 international-$ in 2021 prices against 24.47 international-$ in 2021 prices in Taiwan, China as of 2021.

What is the difference in income or consumption of the poorest 10% vs. mean income between Taiwan, China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

1.2 international-$ in 2021 prices, with United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Taiwan, China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?

16 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2021.

How do Taiwan, China and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for income or consumption of the poorest 10% vs. mean income?

Taiwan, China ranks 22nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 20th of 120 countries.

Where does this data come from?

World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Income or consumption of the poorest 10% vs. mean income. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.