Palma ratio in Switzerland
Switzerland: Palma ratio was 1.34 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Switzerland, 1982–2022
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 Switzerland is 1.34, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Switzerland peaked at 1.51 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 1.17, in 2004.
That places Switzerland 62nd out of 120 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1.34 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.28 | 1.17 | 1.37 | 7 |
| 2010s | 1.26 | 1.2 | 1.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.34 | 1.33 | 1.35 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.468 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 3.26 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.0171 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4612 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.37 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 105.67 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Switzerland?
- Palma ratio in Switzerland was 1.34 in 2022, 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.51 in 1982.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.17 in 2004.
- How does Switzerland rank for palma ratio?
- Switzerland ranks 62nd out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Switzerland 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.