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
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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

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.