Palma ratio in Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire: Palma ratio was 1.45 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
1.45
Change on year
down 9.6%
World rank
52nd
of 120 countries
All-time high
2.49
in 1985
All-time low
1.45
in 2021
Years of data
11
1985–2021

Palma ratio in Cote d'Ivoire, 1985–2021

00.511.522.51985200320211985: 2.51986: 1.71987: 1.91988: 1.61992: 1.81995: 1.91998: 1.72008: 2.22015: 22018: 1.62021: 1.5

Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, palma ratio in Cote d'Ivoire stood at 1.45. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.6% on the previous year and down 33.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 2.49 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1.45, in 2021.

Cote d'Ivoire ranks 52nd of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1.91 1.56 2.49 4
1990s 1.83 1.75 1.95 3
2000s 2.17 2.17 2.17 1
2010s 1.8 1.6 2 2
2020s 1.45 1.45 1.45 1

Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire

  1. 49 Mali 1.48 compare
  2. 50 Lithuania 1.48 compare
  3. 51 Philippines 1.46 compare
  4. 53 Laos 1.43 compare
  5. 54 Indonesia 1.42 compare
  6. 55 Benin 1.39 compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio in Cote d'Ivoire?
Palma ratio in Cote d'Ivoire was 1.45 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
The highest recorded value was 2.49 in 1985.
What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
The lowest recorded value was 1.45 in 2021.
How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for palma ratio?
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 52nd out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
Is palma ratio rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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

Indicator
Palma ratio
Source
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
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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.