Palma ratio in Mali
Mali: Palma ratio was 1.48 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Mali, 1994–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mali recorded 1.48 for palma ratio in 2021.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Mali peaked at 3.16 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 1.28, in 2009.
Mali ranks 49th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.16 | 3.16 | 3.16 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.61 | 1.28 | 1.81 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1.48 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More reference data data for Mali
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.9068 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.636 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.26 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.268 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.234 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 135.34 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 Mali?
- Palma ratio in Mali was 1.48 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 Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 3.16 in 1994.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 in 2009.
- How does Mali rank for palma ratio?
- Mali ranks 49th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mali 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.