Norway vs Switzerland: Palma ratio (before tax)
Norway
1.89
in 2022
Switzerland
2.11
in 2022
Norway rank
109th
Switzerland rank
106th
Palma ratio (before tax) over time
- Norway
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 2.11 against 1.89 in Norway, a difference of 0.2225.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Norway ranks 109th and Switzerland ranks 106th 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.