Burkina Faso vs Cambodia: Palma ratio (before tax)

Burkina Faso
5.08
in 2021
Cambodia
5.27
in 2014
Burkina Faso rank
42nd
Cambodia rank
39th

Palma ratio (before tax) over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Cambodia
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How they compare

Cambodia currently reports 5.27 against 5.08 in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.19.

Burkina Faso ranks 42nd and Cambodia ranks 39th of 113 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher palma ratio (before tax), Burkina Faso or Cambodia?
Cambodia, at 5.27 against 5.08 in Burkina Faso as of 2014.
What is the difference in palma ratio (before tax) between Burkina Faso and Cambodia?
0.19, with Cambodia ahead.
How do Burkina Faso and Cambodia rank globally for palma ratio (before tax)?
Burkina Faso ranks 42nd and Cambodia ranks 39th of 113 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Palma ratio (before tax). 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 (before tax)
Source
World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 3,075 data points, 1820–2024
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. Inequality is measured here in terms of income before taxes and benefits.