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.
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
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0713 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.08 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2419 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.27 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.14 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 4,030 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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.