Palma ratio in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Palma ratio was 1.17 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Ethiopia, 1995–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for palma ratio in Ethiopia is 1.17, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Ethiopia peaked at 2.34 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1.14, in 1999.
Ethiopia ranks 89th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.34 | — |
| 1999 | 1.14 | -51.4% |
| 2004 | 1.14 | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.33 | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 1.46 | +10.3% |
| 2021 | 1.17 | -19.8% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 1.17 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.63, 72% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 1.17 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 71% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.74 | 1.14 | 2.34 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 1.33 | 1.46 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1.17 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Ethiopia?
- Palma ratio in Ethiopia was 1.17 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.34 in 1995.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.14 in 1999.
- How does Ethiopia rank for palma ratio?
- Ethiopia ranks 89th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.