Costa Rica vs Mexico: Palma ratio (before tax)
Costa Rica
11.65
in 2022
Mexico
13.46
in 2022
Costa Rica rank
7th
Mexico rank
4th
Palma ratio (before tax) over time
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 13.46 against 11.65 in Costa Rica, a difference of 1.8.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.2 times Costa Rica's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Mexico ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 7th and Mexico ranks 4th of 113 countries.
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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.