Palma ratio in Burundi
Burundi: Palma ratio was 1.64 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio in Burundi, 1992–2020
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 1.64 for palma ratio in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Burundi peaked at 2.07 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.33, in 1992.
Burundi ranks 39th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.33 | — |
| 1998 | 2.07 | +56.1% |
| 2006 | 1.34 | -35.3% |
| 2013 | 1.74 | +29.5% |
| 2020 | 1.64 | -5.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1.64 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.63, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1.64 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 99% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.7 | 1.33 | 2.07 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1.74 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More reference data data for Burundi
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5075 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2266 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2677 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2838 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Burundi?
- Palma ratio in Burundi was 1.64 in 2020, 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 2.07 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.33 in 1992.
- How does Burundi rank for palma ratio?
- Burundi ranks 39th out of 120 countries with data for 2020.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi 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.