Why it matters
Inequality threatens long-term social and economic development. High inequality is linked to political instability, reduced social cohesion, and slower poverty reduction.
Key facts
- 52%The richest 10% earn 52% of global income; the poorest 50% earn just 8.5%.Source: World Inequality Report
- Income inequality has increased in most developed countries since 1980.Source: UN SDG Report 2024
- Refugees and migrants often face discrimination in labor markets and housing.Source: UN SDG Report 2024
- 88%Policies in 88% of countries mention reducing inequality, but implementation lags.Source: UN SDG Report 2024
What the world agreed to
Key targets for Goal 10. The full list, with indicators, is on the UN's site.
See all targets on sdgs.un.org- Achieve and sustain income growth of the bottom 40% of the population
- Empower and promote the social, economic, and political inclusion of all
- Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome
- Adopt policies, especially fiscal and social protection policies, to achieve greater equality
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Who leads globally
11 UN agencies and international organizations work on Goal 10.
- IFADInternational Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentInvests in rural people to eliminate poverty, hunger and malnutrition.
- ILOInternational Labour OrganizationPromotes decent work and social justice for all.
- IMFInternational Monetary FundFosters global monetary cooperation and financial stability.
- IOMInternational Organization for MigrationPromotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
- UNDPUnited Nations Development ProgrammeHelps countries achieve the eradication of poverty and reduce inequalities.
- UNFPAUnited Nations Population FundDelivers reproductive health and rights programs worldwide.
Closely connected goals
Progress here moves together with these goals.