Palma ratio in Peru
Peru: Palma ratio was 1.87 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Peru, 1997–2024
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Peru recorded 1.87 for palma ratio in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Peru peaked at 4.38 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 1.86, in 2021.
That places Peru 25th out of 120 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.25 | 4.01 | 4.38 | 3 |
| 2000s | 3.35 | 2.76 | 4.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.28 | 2.02 | 2.53 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.96 | 1.86 | 2.28 | 5 |
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6126 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2052 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4994 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6602 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Peru?
- Palma ratio in Peru was 1.87 in 2024, 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 4.38 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.86 in 2021.
- How does Peru rank for palma ratio?
- Peru ranks 25th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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.