Palma ratio in Belgium
Belgium: Palma ratio was 0.9453 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio in Belgium, 1985–2023
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for palma ratio in Belgium is 0.9453, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Belgium peaked at 1.33 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.8356, in 1992.
That places Belgium 111th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.8708 | 0.8592 | 0.8824 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0.926 | 0.8356 | 1.01 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.08 | 0.9893 | 1.33 | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.975 | 0.9578 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.9237 | 0.8949 | 0.9453 | 4 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4336 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.84 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Belgium?
- Palma ratio in Belgium was 0.9453 in 2023, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palma ratio recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 1.33 in 2000.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8356 in 1992.
- How does Belgium rank for palma ratio?
- Belgium ranks 111th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Palma ratio. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.