Palma ratio in Iran
Iran: Palma ratio was 1.5 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Iran, 1986–2023
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 Iran is 1.5, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Iran peaked at 2.8 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 1.36, in 2013.
Iran ranks 48th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Palma ratio in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 2.8 | — |
| 1990 | 2.27 | -18.8% |
| 1994 | 2.2 | -3.3% |
| 1998 | 2.33 | +6.2% |
| 2005 | 2.24 | -3.9% |
| 2006 | 2.4 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 2.06 | -13.9% |
| 2011 | 1.4 | -32.2% |
| 2012 | 1.39 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 1.36 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 1.41 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 1.45 | +2.7% |
| 2016 | 1.5 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 1.55 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 1.62 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 1.54 | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 1.49 | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 1.46 | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 1.41 | -3.1% |
| 2023 | 1.5 | +6.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 1.5 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5, 1.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Iran's 1.5 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.35, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.27 | 2.2 | 2.33 | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.23 | 2.06 | 2.4 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.47 | 1.36 | 1.62 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.46 | 1.41 | 1.5 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 109.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Iran?
- Palma ratio in Iran was 1.5 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8 in 1986.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.36 in 2013.
- How does Iran rank for palma ratio?
- Iran ranks 48th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran 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.