Palma ratio in Mexico
Mexico: Palma ratio was 2.14 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Mexico, 1984–2024
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 Mexico is 2.14, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.2% on the previous year and down 28.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Mexico peaked at 3.91 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.14, in 2024.
That places Mexico 19th out of 120 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.07 | 2.96 | 3.19 | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.74 | 3.58 | 3.91 | 4 |
| 2000s | 3.38 | 3.13 | 3.91 | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.82 | 2.53 | 3.11 | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.24 | 2.14 | 2.37 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More reference data data for Mexico
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.304 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6991 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5606 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 191.45 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 Mexico?
- Palma ratio in Mexico was 2.14 in 2024, 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 3.91 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.14 in 2024.
- How does Mexico rank for palma ratio?
- Mexico ranks 19th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico 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.