Palma ratio in Jordan
Jordan: Palma ratio was 1.35 in 2010. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Jordan, 1986–2010
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 Jordan is 1.35, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.8% on the previous year and down 15.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Jordan peaked at 2.2 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.28, in 2008.
That places Jordan 58th out of 120 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1.52 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.89 | 1.57 | 2.2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.41 | 1.28 | 1.59 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Jordan
More reference data data for Jordan
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2005 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.5 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3276 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7824 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 140.45 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 Jordan?
- Palma ratio in Jordan was 1.35 in 2010, 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.2 in 1992.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 in 2008.
- How does Jordan rank for palma ratio?
- Jordan ranks 58th out of 120 countries with data for 2010.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Jordan 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.