Income Share, Poorest 20%
Share of total income or consumption accruing to the poorest quintile of the population. World Development Indicators, most recent publication series SI.DST.FRST.20. These are World Bank staff estimates based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Alternative source for target countries: the country’s Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper: http://www.imf.org/external/np/prsp/prsp.asp
Source: World Development Indicators
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