Table 7
Measures of consumption dispersion
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| Late forties | Mid-fifties | Early sixties | Late sixties | Early seventies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total consumption | |||||
| P90 relative to P10 (ratio) | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| P75 relative to P25 (ratio) | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Mean absolute deviation | 0.374 | 0.407 | 0.384 | 0.358 | 0.345 |
| Consumption per adult | |||||
| P90 relative to P10 (ratio) | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| P75 relative to P25 (ratio) | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Mean absolute deviation | 0.313 | 0.318 | 0.321 | 0.281 | 0.290 |
Note(s):
'P' stands for 'percentile'.
Source(s):
Survey of Family Expenditures (FAMEX) and Survey of Household Spending (SHS).
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