Palma ratio in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Palma ratio was 2.6 in 2014. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Nicaragua, 1993–2014
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 Nicaragua is 2.6, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 12.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Nicaragua peaked at 5.07 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 2.29, in 2009.
That places Nicaragua 8th out of 120 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the top 10%.
Palma ratio in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5.07 | — |
| 1998 | 4.11 | -19.0% |
| 2001 | 3.69 | -10.2% |
| 2005 | 2.97 | -19.5% |
| 2009 | 2.29 | -22.9% |
| 2014 | 2.6 | +13.6% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 2.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.45, 1.8× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 2.6 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.37, 1.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.59 | 4.11 | 5.07 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.98 | 2.29 | 3.69 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
More reference data data for Nicaragua
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4575 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0819 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4457 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Nicaragua?
- Palma ratio in Nicaragua was 2.6 in 2014, 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 5.07 in 1993.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.29 in 2009.
- How does Nicaragua rank for palma ratio?
- Nicaragua ranks 8th out of 120 countries with data for 2014.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.