Palma ratio in Botswana
Botswana: Palma ratio was 4.16 in 2015. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio in Botswana, 1985–2015
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Botswana recorded 4.16 for palma ratio in 2015.
That represents a change of down 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Botswana peaked at 6.23 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.1, in 1985.
That places Botswana 2nd out of 120 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.
Palma ratio in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 4.1 | — |
| 1993 | 5.56 | +35.8% |
| 2002 | 6.23 | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 4.69 | -24.8% |
| 2015 | 4.16 | -11.2% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 4.16 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5, 2.8× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 4.16 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 2.5× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.56 | 5.56 | 5.56 | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.46 | 4.69 | 6.23 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.16 | 4.16 | 4.16 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Botswana?
- Palma ratio in Botswana was 4.16 in 2015, 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 6.23 in 2002.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1 in 1985.
- How does Botswana rank for palma ratio?
- Botswana ranks 2nd out of 120 countries with data for 2015.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Botswana 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.