Palma ratio in Jamaica
Jamaica: Palma ratio was 1.84 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Jamaica, 1988–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Jamaica recorded 1.84 for palma ratio in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.3% on the previous year and up 27.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Jamaica peaked at 2.88 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.45, in 2018.
That places Jamaica 27th out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.22 | 2.22 | 2.22 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.91 | 1.49 | 2.29 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.67 | 2.46 | 2.88 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1.84 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More reference data data for Jamaica
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.4942 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.833 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.9087 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.32 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.994 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 233.16 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 Jamaica?
- Palma ratio in Jamaica was 1.84 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 Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 2.88 in 2002.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.45 in 2018.
- How does Jamaica rank for palma ratio?
- Jamaica ranks 27th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.