Palma ratio in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Palma ratio was 1.32 in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Palma ratio in Guinea-Bissau, 1991–2021
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 Guinea-Bissau is 1.32, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.2% on the previous year and down 59.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 4.83 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1.32, in 2021.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 69th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4.83 | — |
| 1993 | 2.27 | -53.0% |
| 2002 | 1.47 | -35.1% |
| 2010 | 3.27 | +121.8% |
| 2018 | 1.42 | -56.6% |
| 2021 | 1.32 | -7.2% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 1.32 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.63, 81% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 1.32 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 80% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.55 | 2.27 | 4.83 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.34 | 1.42 | 3.27 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1.32 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More reference data data for Guinea-Bissau
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3098 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1955 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2346 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1466 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Guinea-Bissau?
- Palma ratio in Guinea-Bissau was 1.32 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 Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 4.83 in 1991.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.32 in 2021.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for palma ratio?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 69th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.