Palma ratio in Brazil
Brazil: Palma ratio was 3.28 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Brazil, 1981–2024
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 3.28 for palma ratio in 2024.
The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Brazil peaked at 7.33 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 2.98, in 2020.
That places Brazil 5th out of 120 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 40 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.65 | 4.54 | 7.33 | 9 |
| 1990s | 5.62 | 3.99 | 6.15 | 8 |
| 2000s | 4.71 | 4.03 | 5.43 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.88 | 3.63 | 4.09 | 9 |
| 2020s | 3.44 | 2.98 | 3.82 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Brazil?
- Palma ratio in Brazil was 3.28 in 2024, 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 7.33 in 1989.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.98 in 2020.
- How does Brazil rank for palma ratio?
- Brazil ranks 5th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brazil 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.