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Unequal Income

The average annual income for one person in the United States is about $42,000. Here’s a look at how that compares to other countries in the world.

Country Average annual income
Argentina $13,700
Bangladesh $2,100
Cambodia $2,200
Denmark $33,400
Ecuador $3,900
Haiti $1,600
Guyana $3,800
Mexico $10,100
New Zealand $24,200
Republic of Congo $700
Turkey $7,900
United States$42,000

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