The top 10% of households earn more than 50% of all household income. The poorest 40% accounts for less than 7% of household income, with the poorest 20% accounting for less than 1.5% (based on income from work and social grants). (StatsSA, Income and Expenditure Survey 2005/6)

This week’s theme: Income and expenditure in South Africa

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