How has wealth inequality changed across Europe since the 2008 crisis?
13 June 2025
The change in wealth inequality across Europe between 2008 and 2023 has been mixed across countries. It has sharply increased in some places, while showing modest declines in others.
The richest 10% in the eurozone held 57.3% of total net household wealth in the final quarter of 2024. This is 2.8 percentage points higher than in the same period of 2009.
The richest 10% in the eurozone held 57.3% of total net household wealth in the final quarter of 2024. This is 2.8 percentage points higher than in the same period of 2009.