Palma ratio in Rwanda
Rwanda: Palma ratio was 1.83 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Rwanda, 2000–2023
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.
Palma ratio in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2.9 | — |
| 2005 | 3.46 | +19.4% |
| 2010 | 2.7 | -22.0% |
| 2013 | 2.43 | -9.9% |
| 2016 | 2.25 | -7.4% |
| 2023 | 1.83 | -18.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.83 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.63, 1.1× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.83 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 1.1× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Rwanda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1223 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7651 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.666 (2050)
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
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.