South Korea vs North Macedonia: Palma ratio

South Korea
1.27
in 2021
North Macedonia
1.26
in 2019
South Korea rank
74th
North Macedonia rank
75th

Palma ratio over time

  • South Korea
  • North Macedonia
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How they compare

South Korea currently reports 1.27 against 1.26 in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.01.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was North Macedonia ahead.

South Korea ranks 74th and North Macedonia ranks 75th of 120 countries.

North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher palma ratio, South Korea or North Macedonia?
South Korea, at 1.27 against 1.26 in North Macedonia as of 2021.
What is the difference in palma ratio between South Korea and North Macedonia?
0.01, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and North Macedonia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2019.
How do South Korea and North Macedonia rank globally for palma ratio?
South Korea ranks 74th and North Macedonia ranks 75th 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.