Burkina Faso vs Togo: Palma ratio (before tax)

Burkina Faso
5.08
in 2021
Togo
5.07
in 2021
Burkina Faso rank
42nd
Togo rank
43rd

Palma ratio (before tax) over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Togo
0246810199420072021

How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 5.08 against 5.07 in Togo, a difference of 0.01.

Burkina Faso ranks 42nd and Togo ranks 43rd of 113 countries.

Burkina Faso has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Togo Difference Ahead
2010s 6.85 6.38 0.4717 Burkina Faso
2020s 5.08 5.07 0.0148 Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher palma ratio (before tax), Burkina Faso or Togo?
Burkina Faso, at 5.08 against 5.07 in Togo as of 2021.
What is the difference in palma ratio (before tax) between Burkina Faso and Togo?
0.01, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How do Burkina Faso and Togo rank globally for palma ratio (before tax)?
Burkina Faso ranks 42nd and Togo ranks 43rd 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.