Ghana vs Turkey: Palma ratio

Ghana
2.25
in 2016
Turkey
2.26
in 2023
Ghana rank
16th
Turkey rank
15th

Palma ratio over time

  • Ghana
  • Turkey
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How they compare

Turkey currently reports 2.26 against 2.25 in Ghana, a difference of 0.01.

Ghana ranks 16th and Turkey ranks 15th of 120 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and Turkey in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Turkey Difference Ahead
1980s 1.46 1.98 0.5169 Turkey
2000s 2.16 2.16 0.0057 Turkey
2010s 2.17 1.96 0.2158 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher palma ratio, Ghana or Turkey?
Turkey, at 2.26 against 2.25 in Ghana as of 2023.
What is the difference in palma ratio between Ghana and Turkey?
0.01, with Turkey ahead.
How do Ghana and Turkey rank globally for palma ratio?
Ghana ranks 16th and Turkey ranks 15th 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.