Palma ratio in Spain
Spain: Palma ratio was 1.28 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
1.28
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
73rd
of 120 countries
All-time high
1.51
in 1996
All-time low
1.19
in 2003
Years of data
32
1980–2023
Palma ratio in Spain, 1980–2023
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, palma ratio in Spain stood at 1.28.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Spain peaked at 1.51 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1.19, in 2003.
Spain ranks 73rd of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio in Spain, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.38 | — |
| 1985 | 1.38 | +0.2% |
| 1990 | 1.22 | -11.7% |
| 1993 | 1.46 | +19.4% |
| 1994 | 1.41 | -2.9% |
| 1995 | 1.47 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 1.51 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 1.43 | -5.3% |
| 1998 | 1.38 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 1.32 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 1.35 | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 1.19 | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 1.28 | +7.8% |
| 2005 | 1.23 | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 1.3 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 1.35 | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 1.36 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 1.4 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 1.42 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 1.45 | +2.3% |
| 2012 | 1.43 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 1.49 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 1.48 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 1.5 | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1.46 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 1.38 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 1.38 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 1.34 | -2.4% |
| 2020 | 1.38 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 1.31 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 1.3 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 1.28 | -1.1% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 1.28 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.23, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Spain's 1.28 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.13, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.38 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.4 | 1.22 | 1.51 | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.31 | 1.19 | 1.4 | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.43 | 1.34 | 1.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.32 | 1.28 | 1.38 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Spain
- 70 Greece 1.31 compare
- 71 Luxembourg 1.31 compare
- 72 Thailand 1.31 compare
- 74 South Korea 1.27 compare
- 75 North Macedonia 1.26 compare
- 76 Serbia 1.26 compare
More reference data data for Spain
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.898 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 52.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.89 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Spain?
- Palma ratio in Spain was 1.28 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 in 1996.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.19 in 2003.
- How does Spain rank for palma ratio?
- Spain ranks 73rd out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Spain 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.