The Wealth Inequality Problem in One Chart

It’s clear to many Americans that the ‘system’ isn’t working for most people, and this chart sums up the wealth inequality problem perfectly. Read more

The Racial Wealth Gap in America: Asset Types Held by Race

White families are more likely to hold assets of any type compared to other races. This chart highlights the substantial racial wealth gap. Read more

5 Undeniable Long-Term Trends Shaping Society’s Future

We can’t predict the future, but we can prepare for it. Here’s a look at 5 long-term trends that are set to transform society as we know it. Read more

What The Data Says About Wealth Inequality

Over the past decade, the top 1% of U.S. households’ portion of wealth has gone from 28.6% to 31.2%. Read more

Visualizing Wealth Inequality by Country

In the world’s most unequal country, the richest 10% control 80% of the wealth. In this graphic, we compare wealth inequality worldwide. Read more

Ranked: The Countries With the Highest Wealth Inequality

South Africa recorded the highest wealth inequality in 2023, as measured by the Gini index. Which other countries made the top 10? Read more

This Simple Chart Reveals the Distribution Of Global Wealth

Global wealth at the end of 2020 was about $418 trillion. Here’s a breakdown of the global wealth distribution among the adult population. Read more