World Inequality Database
Read methods behind income and wealth inequality datasets.
What it is
Read methods behind income and wealth inequality datasets. The Methodology page explains how distributional national accounts, surveys, and tax records complement one another, while noting inconsistencies and limits.
Why it is selected
Inequality series are assembled from multiple sources; the methods clarify estimation and cross-country limits.
Who it suits and when to use it
Useful for economics and policy research; check variable definitions and versions before selecting a series.
Usage note
The methodology was read; data queries and series downloads were not tested.
