Palma ratio in Guatemala
Guatemala: Palma ratio was 2.45 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Guatemala, 1986–2023
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, palma ratio in Guatemala stood at 2.45. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Guatemala peaked at 5.73 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 2.45, in 2023.
Guatemala ranks 12th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Palma ratio in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 4.22 | — |
| 1989 | 5.73 | +35.9% |
| 1998 | 3.18 | -44.5% |
| 2000 | 4.03 | +26.5% |
| 2006 | 4.23 | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 2.91 | -31.2% |
| 2023 | 2.45 | -15.8% |
Guatemala compared with similar countries
- Guatemala's 2.45 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5, 1.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Guatemala's 2.45 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.37, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.97 | 4.22 | 5.73 | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.13 | 4.03 | 4.23 | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.91 | 2.91 | 2.91 | 1 |
| 2020s | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
More reference data data for Guatemala
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9286 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.68 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6786 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Guatemala?
- Palma ratio in Guatemala was 2.45 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 5.73 in 1989.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.45 in 2023.
- How does Guatemala rank for palma ratio?
- Guatemala ranks 12th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guatemala 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.