Palma ratio in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Palma ratio was 1.67 in 2019. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio in Sri Lanka, 1985–2019
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, palma ratio in Sri Lanka stood at 1.67.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Sri Lanka peaked at 1.87 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.28, in 1985.
That places Sri Lanka 37th out of 120 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.28 | — |
| 1990 | 1.29 | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 1.47 | +14.1% |
| 2002 | 1.87 | +27.2% |
| 2006 | 1.83 | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 1.53 | -16.3% |
| 2012 | 1.75 | +14.6% |
| 2016 | 1.82 | +3.6% |
| 2019 | 1.67 | -8.3% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 1.67 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Sri Lanka's 1.67 is above the median for South Asia, which is 1.11, 1.5× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1.28 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.38 | 1.29 | 1.47 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.74 | 1.53 | 1.87 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.74 | 1.67 | 1.82 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More reference data data for Sri Lanka
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1608 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.316 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1784 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.539 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1604 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9713 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Sri Lanka?
- Palma ratio in Sri Lanka was 1.67 in 2019, 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 1.87 in 2002.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.28 in 1985.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for palma ratio?
- Sri Lanka ranks 37th out of 120 countries with data for 2019.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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.