Benin vs Portugal: Palma ratio
Benin
1.39
in 2021
Portugal
1.35
in 2023
Benin rank
55th
Portugal rank
57th
Palma ratio over time
- Benin
- Portugal
How they compare
Benin currently reports 1.39 against 1.35 in Portugal, a difference of 0.04.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 55th and Portugal ranks 57th of 120 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and Portugal in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.74 | 1.74 | 0.0023 | Benin |
| 2010s | 2.25 | 1.44 | 0.8125 | Benin |
| 2020s | 1.39 | 1.4 | 0.0126 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio, Benin or Portugal?
- Benin, at 1.39 against 1.35 in Portugal as of 2021.
- What is the difference in palma ratio between Benin and Portugal?
- 0.04, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Portugal?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
- How do Benin and Portugal rank globally for palma ratio?
- Benin ranks 55th and Portugal ranks 57th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Palma ratio. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Palma ratio is a measure of inequality that divides the share received by the richest 10% by the share of the poorest 40%. Higher values indicate higher inequality.