Palma ratio in Rwanda

Rwanda: Palma ratio was 1.83 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
1.83
World rank
28th
of 120 countries
All-time high
3.46
in 2005
All-time low
1.83
in 2023
Years of data
6
2000–2023

Palma ratio in Rwanda, 2000–2023

01232000201120232000: 2.92005: 3.52010: 2.72013: 2.42016: 2.22023: 1.8

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

Analysis

In 2023, palma ratio in Rwanda stood at 1.83. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 24.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio in Rwanda peaked at 3.46 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.83, in 2023.

Rwanda ranks 28th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.18 2.9 3.46 2
2010s 2.46 2.25 2.7 3
2020s 1.83 1.83 1.83 1

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 25 Peru 1.87 compare
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  3. 27 Jamaica 1.84 compare
  4. 29 Morocco 1.83 compare
  5. 30 El Salvador 1.82 compare
  6. 31 Bulgaria 1.8 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio in Rwanda?
Palma ratio in Rwanda was 1.83 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 Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 3.46 in 2005.
What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 1.83 in 2023.
How does Rwanda rank for palma ratio?
Rwanda ranks 28th out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is palma ratio rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Rwanda 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.