Palma ratio in Netherlands
Netherlands: Palma ratio was 0.892 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Netherlands, 1983–2021
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 0.892 for palma ratio in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Netherlands peaked at 1.15 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0.892, in 2021.
Netherlands ranks 116th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.9653 | 0.9343 | 0.9962 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.07 | 0.9691 | 1.15 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.07 | 0.9847 | 1.12 | 6 |
| 2010s | 1.01 | 0.9757 | 1.07 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8989 | 0.892 | 0.9058 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
- Spring temperature anomalies 1.61 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.86 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -1.43 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4257 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.62 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Netherlands?
- Palma ratio in Netherlands was 0.892 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.15 in 1990.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.892 in 2021.
- How does Netherlands rank for palma ratio?
- Netherlands ranks 116th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.