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Distribution of household wealth, 2001

Distribution of household wealth, 2001

The 2001 household survey revealed considerable inequality in wealth in New Zealand. Almost half of the net wealth (48%) was owned by the top decile (10%) of households (defined as a couple or an individual without a partner). On average each household in the top decile owned $1 million. By contrast the bottom half of the households only owned 7% of the total wealth.

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How to cite this page:

Brian Easton, 'Income and wealth distribution - Wealth', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/graph/23813/distribution-of-household-wealth-2001 (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Brian Easton, published 11 Mar 2010