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See how extreme wealth inequality really looks.
Scroll through the chart and hover or tap each bar to read the numbers.
Switch between countries to compare distributions, and toggle between wealth and income views.
The scale from the bottom 50% to the top 1% is the point.
The Wealth Gap is a clear visualisation of how unevenly wealth is distributed. Bars represent population percentiles from the poorest to the richest, and the difference in scale is staggering. Compare countries and see how a tiny share of the population holds a huge share of the wealth. It is aimed at players aged 12+ and up, and a typical round takes around 5 minutes. If you already enjoy visualisation, data and Money games, you will feel at home here within seconds.
The goal is straightforward. The on-screen instructions walk you through it, and you can start playing with a single click. Controls are intuitive: use your mouse or keyboard on a computer, or tap and swipe on a phone or tablet. Because everything runs locally in your browser, The Wealth Gap reacts instantly and never needs a page reload.
It builds perspective and data literacy by making huge numbers feel real.
Hard to say? It is rated Easy, aimed at ages 12++ and above, and takes about 5 minutes per session — a good fit for a coffee break, a commute, or a relaxed evening. It works equally well on desktop, laptop, tablet and phone, with no account and nothing to install. Keep an eye on your best score: it is saved on your device so you can measure your progress over time.
Yes. Your best score is stored locally on your device, and finished runs can be submitted to the live leaderboard.
No — like most browser games it needs an internet connection the first time. Once the page is loaded it stays smooth even on slower connections.
Yes. The Wealth Gap is completely free, with no paywalls, no subscriptions and no hidden costs.
No. The Wealth Gap runs entirely in your web browser. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
Yes. The game is responsive and touch-friendly, so it works on phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.
It is recommended for ages 12+ and is family-friendly, with no chat and no in-game purchases.
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