Palma ratio in Kenya
Kenya: Palma ratio was 1.72 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Kenya, 1992–2022
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, palma ratio in Kenya stood at 1.72.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Kenya peaked at 4.61 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 1.52, in 2020.
Kenya ranks 35th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.08 | 2.19 | 4.61 | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.61 | 2.61 | 2.61 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1.92 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.66 | 1.52 | 1.75 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
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- Winter temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Kenya?
- Palma ratio in Kenya was 1.72 in 2022, 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 4.61 in 1992.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.52 in 2020.
- How does Kenya rank for palma ratio?
- Kenya ranks 35th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kenya 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.