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Inequalities in Consumption are Stark

"Inequalities in consumption are stark. Globally, the 20% of the world’s people in the highest-income countries account for 86% of total private consumption expenditures—the poorest 20% a minuscule 1.3%. More specifically, the richest fifth:

• Consume 45% of all meat and fish, the poorest fifth 5%.
• Consume 58% of total energy, the poorest fifth less than 4%.
• Have 74% of all telephone lines, the poorest fifth 1.5%.
• Consume 84% of all paper, the poorest fifth 1.1%.
• Own 87% of the world’s vehicle fleet, the poorest fifth less
   than 1%." ¹

Inequalities in
Consumption are Stark
22" diameter x 3" (wall piece)
found metal and glass
Brent Bukowski 2005

(Private Collection)

Pat Forsyth photo
 

SOURCE:

1UNDP (United Nations Development Programme). 1998. Human Development Report 1998.