Bulgaria vs Gambia: Palma ratio

Bulgaria
1.8
in 2023
Gambia
1.75
in 2020
Bulgaria rank
31st
Gambia rank
33rd

Palma ratio over time

  • Bulgaria
  • Gambia
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How they compare

Bulgaria currently reports 1.8 against 1.75 in Gambia, a difference of 0.05.

Bulgaria ranks 31st and Gambia ranks 33rd of 120 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bulgaria averaged higher in 1 and Gambia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bulgaria Gambia Difference Ahead
2010s 1.58 1.88 0.298 Gambia
2020s 1.91 1.75 0.1599 Bulgaria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher palma ratio, Bulgaria or Gambia?
Bulgaria, at 1.8 against 1.75 in Gambia as of 2023.
What is the difference in palma ratio between Bulgaria and Gambia?
0.05, with Bulgaria ahead.
How do Bulgaria and Gambia rank globally for palma ratio?
Bulgaria ranks 31st and Gambia ranks 33rd 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

Indicator
Palma ratio
Source
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed

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.