[pif]

> median is better as you point out

As the grandparent post correctly stated, median GDP cannot be computed. In cannot even be defined!

[rbanffy]

It assumes a normal-ish distribution. Mode would be a better single-number measure, but it’s the income x number of people curve that carries the important message.

[pif]

You didn't read the opening comment from jstx1, did you?

GDP is not income.

Personal GDP is not defined.

[rbanffy]

I'm sorry I didn't make myself clearer. I'm not talking about GDP, but income (which has a distribution curve).

OTOH, we can see that curve in a global context, of GDP per capita across countries. It's a boring curve, very power-law ish with slightly odd peak in the 30K-40K region.

https://imgur.com/a/BqsQDT9