Hong Kong vs Rwanda: Palma ratio (before tax)
Hong Kong
5.54
in 2024
Rwanda
5.92
in 2023
Hong Kong rank
32nd
Rwanda rank
29th
Palma ratio (before tax) over time
- Hong Kong
- Rwanda
How they compare
Rwanda currently reports 5.92 against 5.54 in Hong Kong, a difference of 0.38.
That makes Rwanda's figure about 1.1 times Hong Kong's.
Hong Kong ranks 32nd and Rwanda ranks 29th of 113 regions.
Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.54 | 7.04 | 1.5 | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 5.54 | 5.92 | 0.3816 | Rwanda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher palma ratio (before tax), Hong Kong or Rwanda?
- Rwanda, at 5.92 against 5.54 in Hong Kong as of 2023.
- What is the difference in palma ratio (before tax) between Hong Kong and Rwanda?
- 0.38, with Rwanda ahead.
- How do Hong Kong and Rwanda rank globally for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Hong Kong ranks 32nd and Rwanda ranks 29th 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.