Gross population distribution by income slabs (in millions)
| Socio-economic group | Daily income (US $) | Pre-COVID (millions) | Post-COVID (millions) | Difference | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High income | > $ 50 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Decrease |
| Upper-income | $ 20.01–$ 50 | 22 | 16 | 7 | Decrease |
| Middle-income | $ 10.1–$ 20 | 99 | 66 | 32 | Decrease |
| Low income | $ 2.01–$ 10 | 1,197 | 1,162 | 35 | Decrease |
| Poor | < $ 2 | 59 | 134 | 75 | Increase |
| Socio-economic group | Daily income (US $) | Pre-COVID (millions) | Post-COVID (millions) | Difference | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High income | > $ 50 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Decrease |
| Upper-income | $ 20.01–$ 50 | 22 | 16 | 7 | Decrease |
| Middle-income | $ 10.1–$ 20 | 99 | 66 | 32 | Decrease |
| Low income | $ 2.01–$ 10 | 1,197 | 1,162 | 35 | Decrease |
| Poor | < $ 2 | 59 | 134 | 75 | Increase |
Note(s): Income Distribution is calculated in constant 2021 dollars. 1 US $ = 75 INR
Source(s): Pew Research Center in Kochhar (2021)
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