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
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
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.