I recently came across some data on global wealth distribution, and it’s really shocking.

Simply put, the structure of the wealth pyramid is becoming more and more extreme. The top 1.6% of people hold 48.1% of the world’s wealth, meaning that for every two dollars earned worldwide, one dollar is in their hands. Just thinking about it is outrageous.

Looking further down, 16.4% of the "middle class" control 39.2% of the capital. They’re not exactly billionaires, but at least they have room to catch up. Their assets range from $100k to $1 million, and life is pretty good.

Then there’s the middle segment, where 41.3% of people have assets between $10k and $100k, holding 12.1% of the global wealth. This layer is probably most people—some savings but not wealthy.

The most heartbreaking is the bottom layer, where 40.7% of people have assets under $10k, yet they only control 0.6% of the global wealth. In other words, nearly half of the world’s population shares less than 1% of global capital.

After seeing this wealth pyramid distribution, you understand why the gap between rich and poor keeps widening. Almost half of the money is stacked at the top of the pyramid, and everyone else can only get the scraps. Is the world fair? Honestly, it’s not fair at all.