Palma ratio in Colombia
Colombia: Palma ratio was 4.17 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Colombia, 1992–2024
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, palma ratio in Colombia stood at 4.17.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Colombia peaked at 5.41 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3.42, in 2017.
Colombia ranks 1st of 120 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.55 | 3.44 | 5.41 | 3 |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 3.91 | 5.31 | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.81 | 3.42 | 4.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.23 | 4.17 | 4.32 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Colombia?
- Palma ratio in Colombia was 4.17 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.41 in 1999.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.42 in 2017.
- How does Colombia rank for palma ratio?
- Colombia ranks 1st out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Colombia 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.