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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
Shoppers walk along Karl Johans Gate, the main shopping street in Oslo, Norway.

While India has one of the highest numbers of millionaires in the world, there are also millions who are barely surviving.

Let's take a look at income inequality in India and rest of the world.

Source: The Economist

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
An outlet of Edgars, a South African fashion retailer, at a shopping mall south of Johannesburg.

South Africa

Gini coefficient: 0.64

Global rank: 1

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

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Women shop at a mall in Refice, northeast Brazil.

Brazil

Gini coefficient: 0.55

Global rank: 2

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

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A view of Lagos Cathedral Church near the Marina.

Nigeria

Gini coefficient: 0.49

Global rank: 3

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
An aerial view shows vehicles travelling on intersections at night in downtown Shanghai.

China

Gini coefficient: 0.47

Global rank: 4

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
A view of the shopping area in Herald Square in New York.

The United States

Gini coefficient: 0.38

Global rank: 5

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
A view of the Oxford Street in London.

The United Kingdom

Gini coefficient: 0.34

Global rank: 6

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

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Shoppers leave a retail store inside a mall in Mumbai.

India

Gini coefficient: 0.33

Global rank: 7

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
A woman works next to a sale sign at a shopping district in Tokyo.

Japan

Gini coefficient: 0.33

Global rank: 8

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
A view of the Nile river flowing through the Egyptian capital Cairo.

Egypt

Gini coefficient: 0.32

Global rank: 9

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A look at rich-poor divide in India and world

Last updated on: February 4, 2013 07:25 IST
A view of Stockholm.

Sweden

Gini coefficient: 0.28

Global rank: 10