Palma ratio in Bhutan
Bhutan: Palma ratio was 1.02 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Bhutan, 2003–2022
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, palma ratio in Bhutan stood at 1.02. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 42.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Bhutan peaked at 1.95 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.02, in 2022.
Bhutan ranks 104th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.82 | 1.68 | 1.95 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.68 | 1.6 | 1.76 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1 |
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More reference data data for Bhutan
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.34 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Bhutan?
- Palma ratio in Bhutan was 1.02 in 2022, 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.95 in 2003.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.02 in 2022.
- How does Bhutan rank for palma ratio?
- Bhutan ranks 104th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.