Palma ratio in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Palma ratio was 1.63 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Burkina Faso, 1994–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, palma ratio in Burkina Faso stood at 1.63.
That represents a change of down 25.3% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Burkina Faso peaked at 3.07 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.48, in 2014.
That places Burkina Faso 40th out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.92 | 2.77 | 3.07 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.01 | 1.84 | 2.18 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.83 | 1.48 | 2.19 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1.63 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4817 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0198 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.53 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.3271 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.47 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 136.48 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Burkina Faso?
- Palma ratio in Burkina Faso was 1.63 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 3.07 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.48 in 2014.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for palma ratio?
- Burkina Faso ranks 40th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.