China vs Tajikistan: Palma ratio
China
1.52
in 2022
Tajikistan
1.52
in 2024
China rank
46th
Tajikistan rank
44th
Palma ratio over time
- China
- Tajikistan
How they compare
Tajikistan currently reports 1.52 against 1.52 in China, a difference of 0.
China ranks 46th and Tajikistan ranks 44th of 120 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Tajikistan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Tajikistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.72 | 1.07 | 0.6526 | China |
| 2010s | 1.72 | 1.35 | 0.3682 | China |
| 2020s | 1.51 | 1.52 | 0.0103 | Tajikistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio, China or Tajikistan?
- Tajikistan, at 1.52 against 1.52 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in palma ratio between China and Tajikistan?
- 0, with Tajikistan ahead.
- How do China and Tajikistan rank globally for palma ratio?
- China ranks 46th and Tajikistan ranks 44th 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.