Inequality is forecast to rise to record highs by 2020

Inequality ratios after housing costs, all ages

90/10 ratio

80/20 ratio

2

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6

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1971

1981

1991

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2011

20*

Guardian graphic | Source: Resolution Foundation using Households Below Average Income (HBAI) survey. *Forecasts. Note: 90:10 ratio – the income of a household 90% up the income distribution divided by that of a household only 10% of the way up. Similarly, 80:20 is based on those 80% up the distribution divided by those only 20% up.