Latvia vs Niger: Palma ratio
Latvia
1.34
in 2023
Niger
1.32
in 2021
Latvia rank
65th
Niger rank
68th
Palma ratio over time
- Latvia
- Niger
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 1.34 against 1.32 in Niger, a difference of 0.02.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Niger ahead.
Latvia ranks 65th and Niger ranks 68th of 120 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and Niger in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Niger | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.68 | 1.99 | 0.3023 | Niger |
| 2010s | 1.44 | 1.41 | 0.0244 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 1.36 | 1.32 | 0.0462 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio, Latvia or Niger?
- Latvia, at 1.34 against 1.32 in Niger as of 2023.
- What is the difference in palma ratio between Latvia and Niger?
- 0.02, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Niger?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2021.
- How do Latvia and Niger rank globally for palma ratio?
- Latvia ranks 65th and Niger ranks 68th 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.