Latvia vs Switzerland: Palma ratio
Latvia
1.34
in 2023
Switzerland
1.34
in 2022
Latvia rank
65th
Switzerland rank
62nd
Palma ratio over time
- Latvia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 1.34 against 1.34 in Latvia, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 65th and Switzerland ranks 62nd of 120 countries.
Latvia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.53 | 1.3 | 0.226 | Latvia |
| 2010s | 1.41 | 1.26 | 0.153 | Latvia |
| 2020s | 1.39 | 1.34 | 0.0449 | Latvia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio, Latvia or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 1.34 against 1.34 in Latvia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in palma ratio between Latvia and Switzerland?
- 0, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and Switzerland?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2022.
- How do Latvia and Switzerland rank globally for palma ratio?
- Latvia ranks 65th and Switzerland ranks 62nd 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.