Palma ratio in Philippines
Philippines: Palma ratio was 1.46 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Philippines, 1985–2023
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 Philippines is 1.46, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 9.5% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Philippines peaked at 2.53 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 1.46, in 2023.
Philippines ranks 51st of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Palma ratio in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.98 | — |
| 1988 | 1.92 | -2.8% |
| 1991 | 2.28 | +18.8% |
| 1994 | 2.17 | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 2.53 | +16.5% |
| 2000 | 2.14 | -15.6% |
| 2003 | 2 | -6.3% |
| 2006 | 2.14 | +7.1% |
| 2009 | 2.03 | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 2.08 | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 1.88 | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 1.66 | -12.0% |
| 2021 | 1.61 | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 1.46 | -9.5% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 1.46 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5, 97% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 1.46 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.42, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.95 | 1.92 | 1.98 | 2 |
| 1990s | 2.33 | 2.17 | 2.53 | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.08 | 2 | 2.14 | 4 |
| 2010s | 1.87 | 1.66 | 2.08 | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.53 | 1.46 | 1.61 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Philippines?
- Palma ratio in Philippines was 1.46 in 2023, 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 2.53 in 1997.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.46 in 2023.
- How does Philippines rank for palma ratio?
- Philippines ranks 51st out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.