The bottom 50% of Americans held just 2.4% of U.S. wealth in 2024, down from 3.5% in 1990 and hitting...
Everyone thinks they’re middle class. We find out how much a household needs to earn to get there.
This chart shows how poverty rates in America swing between 10–20% when accounting for race.
In the world's most unequal country, the richest 10% control 80% of the wealth. In this graphic, we compare wealth inequality worldwide.
South Africa recorded the highest wealth inequality in 2023, as measured by the Gini index. Which other countries made the top 10?
U.S. poverty rates were relatively higher in the South, compared to northern states. Which states saw the highest rates in 2022?
The world's millionaire population has more than doubled in the last decade between 2012 and 2022. We visualize these numbers here.
These graphics shed light on which people borrow money from financial institutions, and which rely on friends and family for monetary help.
Analyzing 2023 per capita GDP numbers from the International Monetary Fund lets us know where the richest countries in the world are.
Analyzing 2023 per capita GDP numbers from the International Monetary Fund lets us know where the poorest countries are.