Palma ratio in Gambia
Gambia: Palma ratio was 1.75 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
1.75
World rank
33rd
of 120 countries
All-time high
2.89
in 1998
All-time low
1.51
in 2015
Years of data
5
1998–2020
Palma ratio in Gambia, 1998–2020
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 1.75 for palma ratio in 2020.
That represents a change of down 22.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Gambia peaked at 2.89 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.51, in 2015.
Gambia ranks 33rd of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.72 | 2.72 | 2.72 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.88 | 1.51 | 2.25 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1 |
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More reference data data for Gambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.6654 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2116 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.109 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.7792 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 285.89 2010 = 100 (2024)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Gambia?
- Palma ratio in Gambia was 1.75 in 2020, 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.89 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.51 in 2015.
- How does Gambia rank for palma ratio?
- Gambia ranks 33rd out of 120 countries with data for 2020.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia 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.