distribution Growth in household income by decile With the recovery from the 1998 economic slowdown, household income growth had resumed for the majority of households in 2000. However, for the lowest two deciles, the average household income in 2000 had declined compared with 1999. This was mainly due to the increase in the proportion of households with no income earner from 75% in 1999 to 87% in 2000 for the lowest 10%. Households with no income earner include those with retired elderly persons as well as unemployed members. Household income ratio The disparity in household income had widened in 2000, reflecting the faster income growth for the higher-income households. International rankings See also Singaporeans Malay Singaporeans Chinese Singaporeans Indian Singaporeans Arab Singaporeans Eurasians in Singapore Population planning in Singapore References External links Census 2000 Singapore Dept of Statistics Singapore