Palma ratio in Niger

Niger: Palma ratio was 1.32 in 2021. ▼ Falling

Latest (2021)
1.32
Change on year
down 19.5%
World rank
68th
of 120 countries
All-time high
2.33
in 2005
All-time low
1.22
in 2011
Years of data
8
1992–2021

Palma ratio in Niger, 1992–2021

00.511.522.51992200620211992: 1.51994: 22005: 2.32007: 1.62011: 1.22014: 1.42018: 1.62021: 1.3

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

Analysis

Niger recorded 1.32 for palma ratio in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.5% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio in Niger peaked at 2.33 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.22, in 2011.

That places Niger 68th out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.77 1.54 1.99 2
2000s 1.99 1.64 2.33 2
2010s 1.41 1.22 1.64 3
2020s 1.32 1.32 1.32 1

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 65 Latvia 1.34 compare
  2. 66 Germany 1.33 compare
  3. 67 Australia 1.33 compare
  4. 69 Guinea-Bissau 1.32 compare
  5. 70 Greece 1.31 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio in Niger?
Palma ratio in Niger was 1.32 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 2.33 in 2005.
What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 1.22 in 2011.
How does Niger rank for palma ratio?
Niger ranks 68th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
Is palma ratio rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Niger 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.