Inequality in Pakistan remains high, with the top 10 percent of earners taking 42 percent of total income, while the bottom half of the population receives just 19 percent.
Wealth in Pakistan is even more concentrated, with the richest 10 percent holding 59 percent of total wealth and the top 1.0 percent controlling 24 percent.
Pakistan's average income per capita stands at about 4,200 euros (purchasing power parity), while average wealth is 15,700 euros (PPP).
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