Guatemala vs Turkey: Palma ratio

Guatemala
2.45
in 2023
Turkey
2.26
in 2023
Guatemala rank
12th
Turkey rank
15th

Palma ratio over time

  • Guatemala
  • Turkey
23456198620042023

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 2.45 against 2.26 in Turkey, a difference of 0.19.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times Turkey's.

Guatemala ranks 12th and Turkey ranks 15th of 120 countries.

Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Turkey Difference Ahead
2000s 4.23 1.83 2.41 Guatemala
2010s 2.91 1.98 0.9362 Guatemala
2020s 2.45 2.26 0.1893 Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher palma ratio, Guatemala or Turkey?
Guatemala, at 2.45 against 2.26 in Turkey as of 2023.
What is the difference in palma ratio between Guatemala and Turkey?
0.19, with Guatemala ahead.
How do Guatemala and Turkey rank globally for palma ratio?
Guatemala ranks 12th 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.