Palma ratio in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Palma ratio was 1.09 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Kazakhstan, 1993–2021
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 Kazakhstan is 1.09, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Kazakhstan peaked at 1.83 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0.9527, in 2015.
That places Kazakhstan 96th out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.35 | 1.26 | 1.43 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.29 | 1.01 | 1.83 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.9863 | 0.9527 | 1.01 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.07 | 1.05 | 1.09 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
More reference data data for Kazakhstan
- Spring temperature anomalies 3.02 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.71 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4141 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4005 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.4 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 348.12 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 Kazakhstan?
- Palma ratio in Kazakhstan was 1.09 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.83 in 2005.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9527 in 2015.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for palma ratio?
- Kazakhstan ranks 96th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.