China vs Vietnam: Palma ratio
China
1.52
in 2022
Vietnam
1.51
in 2022
China rank
46th
Vietnam rank
47th
Palma ratio over time
- China
- Vietnam
How they compare
China currently reports 1.52 against 1.51 in Vietnam, a difference of 0.01.
Across all 9 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 46th and Vietnam ranks 47th of 120 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.12 | 1.53 | 0.5866 | China |
| 2010s | 1.92 | 1.52 | 0.3976 | China |
| 2020s | 1.56 | 1.54 | 0.0225 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio, China or Vietnam?
- China, at 1.52 against 1.51 in Vietnam as of 2022.
- What is the difference in palma ratio between China and Vietnam?
- 0.01, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Vietnam?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2022.
- How do China and Vietnam rank globally for palma ratio?
- China ranks 46th and Vietnam ranks 47th 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.