Cyprus vs Serbia: Palma ratio
Cyprus
1.24
in 2023
Serbia
1.26
in 2023
Cyprus rank
78th
Serbia rank
76th
Palma ratio over time
- Cyprus
- Serbia
How they compare
Serbia currently reports 1.26 against 1.24 in Cyprus, a difference of 0.02.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Serbia has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 78th and Serbia ranks 76th of 120 countries.
Serbia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.36 | 1.68 | 0.3173 | Serbia |
| 2020s | 1.22 | 1.31 | 0.0873 | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio, Cyprus or Serbia?
- Serbia, at 1.26 against 1.24 in Cyprus as of 2023.
- What is the difference in palma ratio between Cyprus and Serbia?
- 0.02, with Serbia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Serbia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Cyprus and Serbia rank globally for palma ratio?
- Cyprus ranks 78th and Serbia ranks 76th 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.