99% v 1%: the data behind the Occupy movement – animation

 

THE GUARDIAN’S DATABLOG – By  and 

It has been the rallying cry of the Occupy movement for the past two months – but is the US really split 99% v 1%? As poverty and inequality reach record levels, how much richer have the rich got? This animation explains what the key data says about the state of America today

• Explore the data behind this animation and read the script

 

Click on the picture below to watch the video on The Guardian’s website: