South Korea vs Serbia: Palma ratio
South Korea
1.27
in 2021
Serbia
1.26
in 2023
South Korea rank
74th
Serbia rank
76th
Palma ratio over time
- South Korea
- Serbia
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 1.27 against 1.26 in Serbia, a difference of 0.01.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Serbia has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 74th 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 | South Korea | Serbia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.3 | 1.62 | 0.3219 | Serbia |
| 2020s | 1.27 | 1.36 | 0.0974 | Serbia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio, South Korea or Serbia?
- South Korea, at 1.27 against 1.26 in Serbia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in palma ratio between South Korea and Serbia?
- 0.01, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Serbia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2021.
- How do South Korea and Serbia rank globally for palma ratio?
- South Korea ranks 74th 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.