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.
Palma ratio in Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.56 | — |
| 1973 | 1.38 | -11.7% |
| 1975 | 1.32 | -4.4% |
| 1977 | 1.29 | -2.1% |
| 1979 | 1.28 | -1.2% |
| 1981 | 1.24 | -2.5% |
| 1982 | 1.25 | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 1.29 | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 1.27 | -1.4% |
| 1986 | 1.17 | -8.0% |
| 1987 | 1.17 | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 1.14 | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 1.13 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 1.15 | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 1.18 | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 1.16 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.17 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 1.14 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 1.16 | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 1.26 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 1.29 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 1.29 | +0.5% |
| 1999 | 1.28 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 1.31 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 1.32 | +0.5% |
| 2002 | 1.31 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 1.33 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 1.33 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 1.32 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 1.35 | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 1.34 | -1.3% |
| 2008 | 1.34 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 1.34 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1.32 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 1.25 | -5.0% |
| 2012 | 1.31 | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 1.32 | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 1.29 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 1.32 | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 1.26 | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 1.3 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 1.24 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 1.2 | -3.7% |
| 2020 | 1.1 | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 1.17 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | 1.19 | +1.5% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 1.19 is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.23, 96% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
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
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
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.