The percentage of total before-tax household income received by the lowest 20 percent of households in 2017 was about ____ percent, while the top 20 percent received about ___ percent.

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The lowest 20 percent of households typically receive a small fraction of the total income, around 3 percent, while the top 20 percent receive a significantly larger share, close to 50 percent. This reflects the income inequality present in many economies.

The Percentage of Total Before-Tax Household Income Received by the Lowest