Palma ratio in Ireland
Ireland: Palma ratio was 1.06 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Ireland, 1987–2023
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 Ireland is 1.06, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.1% on the previous year and down 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Ireland peaked at 1.58 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.06, in 2023.
Ireland ranks 98th of 120 regions on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1.46 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.53 | 1.46 | 1.58 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.26 | 1.16 | 1.34 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.23 | 1.12 | 1.32 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 | 1.06 | 1.11 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ireland
More reference data data for Ireland
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.31 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.6528 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.5528 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8957 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 130.04 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 Ireland?
- Palma ratio in Ireland was 1.06 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 Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.58 in 1994.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.06 in 2023.
- How does Ireland rank for palma ratio?
- Ireland ranks 98th out of 120 regions with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ireland 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.