Palma ratio in Benin
Benin: Palma ratio was 1.39 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Benin, 2003–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, palma ratio in Benin stood at 1.39. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 16.5% on the previous year and down 36.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Benin peaked at 2.9 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1.39, in 2021.
Benin ranks 55th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio in Benin, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1.74 | — |
| 2011 | 2.2 | +26.4% |
| 2015 | 2.9 | +32.0% |
| 2018 | 1.66 | -42.6% |
| 2021 | 1.39 | -16.5% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 1.39 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.45, 96% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Benin's 1.39 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 84% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.25 | 1.66 | 2.9 | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Benin
More reference data data for Benin
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1979 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1562 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6635 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5244 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8505 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Benin?
- Palma ratio in Benin was 1.39 in 2021, 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 2.9 in 2015.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.39 in 2021.
- How does Benin rank for palma ratio?
- Benin ranks 55th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Benin 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.