Palma ratio in Nepal
Nepal: Palma ratio was 1.11 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Nepal, 1984–2022
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, palma ratio in Nepal stood at 1.11. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Nepal peaked at 2.28 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.11, in 2022.
Nepal ranks 94th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1.14 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1.47 | 1 |
| 2000s | 2.28 | 2.28 | 2.28 | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1.29 | 1 |
| 2020s | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
More reference data data for Nepal
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.53 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1404 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.1 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.22 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.8422 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 254.62 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 Nepal?
- Palma ratio in Nepal was 1.11 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 2.28 in 2003.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.11 in 2022.
- How does Nepal rank for palma ratio?
- Nepal ranks 94th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nepal 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.