Palma ratio in Ghana
Ghana: Palma ratio was 2.25 in 2016. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio in Ghana, 1987–2016
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2016, palma ratio in Ghana stood at 2.25. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Ghana peaked at 2.25 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.46, in 1987.
Ghana ranks 16th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Palma ratio in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 1.46 | — |
| 1988 | 1.52 | +3.8% |
| 1991 | 1.72 | +13.0% |
| 1998 | 1.84 | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 2.16 | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 2.1 | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 2.25 | +7.4% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 2.25 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.45, 1.6× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 2.25 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 1.4× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.49 | 1.46 | 1.52 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.78 | 1.72 | 1.84 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.16 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.17 | 2.1 | 2.25 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More reference data data for Ghana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2805 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1989 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9405 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9478 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Ghana?
- Palma ratio in Ghana was 2.25 in 2016, 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 in 2016.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.46 in 1987.
- How does Ghana rank for palma ratio?
- Ghana ranks 16th out of 120 countries with data for 2016.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana 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.