Palma ratio in Greece
Greece: Palma ratio was 1.31 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Greece, 1995–2023
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, palma ratio in Greece stood at 1.31.
The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Greece peaked at 1.53 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 1.25, in 2003.
That places Greece 70th out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1.53 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.36 | 1.25 | 1.47 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 1.27 | 1.52 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 1.26 | 1.31 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More reference data data for Greece
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.1042 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7668 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.8 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.16 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.73 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 121.73 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Greece?
- Palma ratio in Greece was 1.31 in 2023, 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 Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 1.53 in 1995.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.25 in 2003.
- How does Greece rank for palma ratio?
- Greece ranks 70th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece 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.