national income
noun
: the aggregate of earnings from a nation's current production including compensation of employees, interest, rental income, and profits of business after taxes
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in February that his government would increase the UK’s defense spending by cutting its aid budget to 0.3% of gross national income in 2027, its lowest level since 1999.
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Currently, national income is about $28 trillion, of which 7% is about $2 trillion and 3% is about $840 billion.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Norway has long been one of Gavi’s largest supporters — and more broadly, has stood out by dedicating 1% of its gross national income to development assistance.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The poorest countries pay 20 cents per vaccine, and prices rise along with national income.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
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Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
Currently, national income is about $28 trillion, of which 7% is about $2 trillion and 3% is about $840 billion.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Norway has long been one of Gavi’s largest supporters — and more broadly, has stood out by dedicating 1% of its gross national income to development assistance.
—Michael Sheldrick, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The poorest countries pay 20 cents per vaccine, and prices rise along with national income.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for national income
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“National income.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/national%20income. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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