Examples of basic inequalities in the World “today” compared with 1990 (typically).
The gaps between but also within countries are huge. And for some indicators the gaps have even increased.
The general development shows:
- Bigger gaps for some indicators in wealth
- Reduced gaps in indicators concerning health, education, living conditions – valid for nearly all countries, but still big differences
- Big gaps within countries
Cases
Further studies
GAPMINDER on development in inequalities
Strong on historical developments and relevant correllations
World Bank – Poverty an Equity Database
Selected indicators from the general Database
OECD on inequality
Different studies and references to single countries