Evidence of Income and Wealth Inequality

Question 1

In 2020, what percentage of wealth did the richest 10% of the UK hold?

Answer 1

43%

Question 2

In 2020, what percentage of the UK’s wealth was held by the poorest 50%?

Answer 2

9%

Question 3

Of people who are UK residents on the Sunday Times rich list, how many are non-domiciles?

Answer 3

28%

Question 4

What does the real living wage campaign estimate cost of living to be
• in the UK
• in London

Answer 4

£10.90/h
£11.95/h

Question 5

What percentage of the UK population lives in absolute poverty?

Answer 5

13%

Question 6

What percentage of people in the UK are in relative poverty?

Answer 6

22%

Question 7

What percentage of children from lone parent households experience relative poverty?

Answer 7

Almost 50%

Question 8

What percentage of families with at least 1 disabled family member live in poverty?

Answer 8

36%

Question 9

How much more likely are BME (black and minority ethnic) groups to be in poverty than white groups?

Answer 9

Twice as likely.

Question 10

What percentage of working age adults in workless families are in relative poverty?

Answer 10

38%