Russia 2026 wealth report: the top 1% control 47.7% of wealth, the bottom 50% hold 3.1%, Gini 0.88. Charts, primary sources and full breakdown.
The figures on this profile estimate how wealth is distributed across Russia. The top 1% share is 47.7%: the estimated proportion of total household wealth held by the wealthiest one person in every hundred. The bottom 50% share is 3.1%, representing the combined share held by the lower half of the wealth distribution. These two measures help show how far wealth ownership is concentrated at the top.
The listed wealth Gini coefficient is 0.88. A Gini value closer to 0 indicates a more equal distribution, while a value closer to 1 indicates greater concentration. Gini figures should only be compared when the underlying measure, population coverage and methodology are compatible; wealth inequality is not the same as income inequality.
These summary indicators are useful for comparing countries, but they do not describe every household or explain the causes of inequality on their own. Estimates can differ across datasets and publication years, particularly where household assets, debts, pensions or offshore wealth are measured differently. Check the source methodology and reference year before using a figure in research or policy analysis.
Explore the wider context in our wealth inequality country ranking, compare national indicators with the Gini coefficient table, or use the country comparison tool to view two countries side by side. For global distributional research, consult the World Inequality Database and review its definitions and country-level notes.