20 Examples of 80:20 Principles.

   20 September 2023  Posted in consumer behavior buying decision brandbuyology hisham kabir influencer marketing neuromarketing

Examples of 80/20 Principle

Certainly! The 80/20 principle, also known as the Pareto Principle, suggests that roughly 80% of effects come from 20% of causes. Here are 20 real-world examples:

  • In business, 80% of your sales often come from 20% of your customers.
  • 20% of employees typically contribute to 80% of a company’s productivity.
  • 80% of software errors are caused by 20% of the code.
  • In time management, 20% of your tasks usually yield 80% of the results.
  • In healthcare, 20% of patients consume 80% of medical resources.
  • 80% of a company’s profits may come from 20% of its products.
  • In personal finance, 20% of your investments might generate 80% of your returns.
  • 80% of website traffic often originates from 20% of your content.
  • In gardening, 20% of the effort leads to 80% of the harvest.
  • 80% of pollution might be caused by 20% of industrial sources.
  • In sports, 20% of athletes usually win 80% of the medals.
  • 80% of customer complaints relate to 20% of product issues.
  • In education, 20% of topics might cover 80% of the curriculum.
  • 80% of software features are used by only 20% of users.
  • In social media, 20% of your posts generate 80% of engagement.
  • 80% of traffic jams result from 20% of road bottlenecks.
  • In project management, 20% of tasks often consume 80% of resources.
  • 80% of a library’s circulation can come from 20% of its books.
  • In healthcare, 20% of lifestyle changes can lead to 80% of health improvements.
  • 80% of the wear and tear on a car may come from 20% of the driving conditions.
  • These examples illustrate how the 80/20 principle can be applied across various domains to identify key areas of focus for optimization and efficiency.

Hisham Kabir

Author: Hisham Kabir
Hisham Kabir Dubai-Based Management Consultant | Specialist in Lean Marketing, Digital Transformation & Family Business Advisory Hisham Kabir is a Dubai-based entrepreneur and senior management consultant with over 20 years of experience in lean marketing, digital transformation, and global e-commerce marketplace expansion. With a proven track record of advising companies across the UAE and India, Hisham helps brands optimize marketing ROI, scale operations, and expand internationally—particularly through platforms like Amazon and Noon. A fourth-generation member of a business family established in 1894, Hisham offers deep insights into the dynamics of multi-generational enterprises. Having witnessed both the successes and setbacks of legacy business models, he now guides family-owned conglomerates through succession planning, organizational restructuring, and sustainable business growth. Previously the Director of Ideal Food and Catering Company in Kochi, he now spearheads initiatives under the Shuraa Synergy LLP umbrella—an enterprise spanning ITES, digital transformation, lean marketing, food, healthcare, and e-commerce marketplace strategy. An alumnus of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune, with a postgraduate degree in Advertising and Public Relations, and an MBA from Mumbai University, Hisham also serves as Lead Research Scholar at the Boudhik Center for Management Research (BCMR) in Kochi. BCMR is the only Indian business research academy in Kerala, focused exclusively on family business management, in academic affiliation with Symbiosis International (Deemed University). His cross-sectoral expertise and strategic vision make him a trusted advisor for both emerging startups and legacy enterprises navigating transformation in the digital age. A Experienced in recruiting, training and managing F&B teams - Most recently managed a 50+ strong cross-functional team. Proven track record of managing 400+ catering events including numerous high-volume corporate and social events with more than 5000 pax. Further to MBA, completed a Management development programme in sales management from IIM which is among the leading business management school in India. Later ventured into independent entrepreneurial business by launching and retailing a ready-to-cook food gravy paste brand using retort technology called freedom kitchen. With significant insights into front-end retailing and a strong background in the Retail Industry, I shifted to Corporate Path by joining a food-based FMCG company as part of their rural market expansion.  My expertise is in operational excellence, channel sales development, team management, client relationship development, and Event Operations Management. large ticket banquet Management, Menu planning, costing and P&L, and people management. Driven by a passion for advertising have conducted an exhibition titled walk through the history of Volkswagen beetle. where I showcased several print ads released by Volkswagen Beetle in North America from 1958 to 1971. You can follow blogs on www.buyologist.in dealing with trends in marketing and advertising and behavioural economics.