Rank in country
9 / 38
Among 38 regions in Germany
Schleswig-Holstein - Income Inequality (Rich-Poor Gap)
Regional factual view for Income Inequality (Rich-Poor Gap) in Schleswig-Holstein (2025).
Schleswig-Holstein
Latest value
· 2025
4.7 Ratio
DE 4.7 · +0.0 Ratio vs country · Europe 4.7 · -0.0 Ratio vs Europe
Rank in Europe
57 / 214
Among 214 European regions
Population
2,959,517
Regional population · 2025
Recent trend
What this indicator measures
Measures the ratio between the total equivalised disposable income received by the highest-income 20% of the population and that received by the lowest-income 20%. A ratio of 5 means the top fifth receives five times as much income as the bottom fifth.
Eurostat: Income quintile share ratio S80/S20 Official definition
How Schleswig-Holstein compares
Lower is better · Range 3.3–5.5
Schleswig-Holstein
4.7
Germany
4.7
Europe
4.7
Germany +0.0 Ratio
Europe -0.0 Ratio
At a glance
Schleswig-Holstein shows a mixed position relative to the national and European benchmarks.
Within Germany
Schleswig-Holstein is in a less favorable position than Germany.
Across European regions
Schleswig-Holstein is on the more favorable side of the European benchmark.
Recent trend
The multi-year signal is weak, but the latest year shows a meaningful emerging direction.
How to interpret this indicator
Measures the ratio between the total equivalised disposable income received by the highest-income 20% of the population and that received by the lowest-income 20%. A ratio of 5 means the top fifth receives five times as much income as the bottom fifth. Lower values generally represent a more favorable situation.
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