Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Togo
Togo: Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) was 14.1% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Togo, 2006–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Togo is 14.1%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.2% on the previous year and down 9.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Togo peaked at 15.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 13.9%, in 2015.
That places Togo 62nd out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.0% | 13.9% | 15.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 14.1% | 14.1% | 14.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Togo
- 60 Niger 14.1% compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Togo?
- Income share of the richest 1% (before tax) in Togo was 14.1% in 2021, according to World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest income share of the richest 1% (before tax) recorded in Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 15.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest income share of the richest 1% (before tax) recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.9% in 2015.
- How does Togo rank for income share of the richest 1% (before tax)?
- Togo ranks 62nd out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is income share of the richest 1% (before tax) rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Togo data come from?
- The figures come from World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Income share of the richest 1% (before tax). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The share of income received by the richest 1%. Income here is measured before taxes and benefits.