Palma ratio in Mozambique

Mozambique: Palma ratio was 3.08 in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
3.08
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
7th
of 120 countries
All-time high
3.82
in 2014
All-time low
2.49
in 2008
Years of data
6
1996–2022

Palma ratio in Mozambique, 1996–2022

012341996200920221996: 3.72002: 2.72008: 2.52014: 3.82019: 3.32022: 3.1

Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Mozambique recorded 3.08 for palma ratio in 2022.

The figure is down 6.0% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio in Mozambique peaked at 3.82 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 2.49, in 2008.

Mozambique ranks 7th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.74 3.74 3.74 1
2000s 2.58 2.49 2.66 2
2010s 3.55 3.28 3.82 2
2020s 3.08 3.08 3.08 1

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 4 Zambia 3.5 compare
  2. 5 Brazil 3.28 compare
  3. 6 Panama 3.23 compare
  4. 8 Nicaragua 2.6 compare
  5. 9 Ecuador 2.57 compare
  6. 10 Honduras 2.55 compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio in Mozambique?
Palma ratio in Mozambique was 3.08 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 Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 3.82 in 2014.
What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 2.49 in 2008.
How does Mozambique rank for palma ratio?
Mozambique ranks 7th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
Is palma ratio rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mozambique 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

Indicator
Palma ratio
Source
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
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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.