Hong Kong vs Kenya: Palma ratio (before tax)
Hong Kong
5.54
in 2024
Kenya
5.49
in 2021
Hong Kong rank
32nd
Kenya rank
33rd
Palma ratio (before tax) over time
- Hong Kong
- Kenya
How they compare
Hong Kong currently reports 5.54 against 5.49 in Kenya, a difference of 0.05.
Hong Kong ranks 32nd and Kenya ranks 33rd of 113 regions.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio (before tax), Hong Kong or Kenya?
- Hong Kong, at 5.54 against 5.49 in Kenya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in palma ratio (before tax) between Hong Kong and Kenya?
- 0.05, with Hong Kong ahead.
- How do Hong Kong and Kenya rank globally for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Hong Kong ranks 32nd and Kenya ranks 33rd of 113 regions.
- 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.