Palma ratio in Canada
Canada: Palma ratio was 1.19 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio in Canada, 1971–2022
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Canada recorded 1.19 for palma ratio in 2022.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Canada peaked at 1.56 in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.1, in 2020.
That places Canada 85th out of 120 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.37 | 1.28 | 1.56 | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.21 | 1.13 | 1.29 | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.21 | 1.14 | 1.29 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.33 | 1.31 | 1.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.28 | 1.2 | 1.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.15 | 1.1 | 1.19 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 82 France 1.21 compare
- 83 Mauritania 1.21 compare
- 86 Mongolia 1.19 compare
- 87 Austria 1.18 compare
- 88 Bangladesh 1.18 compare
More reference data data for Canada
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.7 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.12 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 2.47 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -2.57 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 140.97 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Canada?
- Palma ratio in Canada was 1.19 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 1.56 in 1971.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1 in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for palma ratio?
- Canada ranks 85th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Canada 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.