Palma ratio in Taiwan
Taiwan: Palma ratio was 1.21 in 2021. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio in Taiwan, 1981–2021
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 Taiwan is 1.21, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Taiwan peaked at 1.3 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.1, in 1986.
That places Taiwan 81st out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 16 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.11 | 1.1 | 1.11 | 2 |
| 1990s | 1.15 | 1.11 | 1.18 | 3 |
| 2000s | 1.21 | 1.17 | 1.24 | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.23 | 1.18 | 1.3 | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.2 | 1.19 | 1.21 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
- 78 Cyprus 1.24 compare
- 79 Uzbekistan 1.23 compare
- 80 Japan 1.23 compare
- 82 France 1.21 compare
- 83 Mauritania 1.21 compare
More reference data data for Taiwan
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- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
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- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
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- Elite Consultations Score 1.63 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Taiwan?
- Palma ratio in Taiwan was 1.21 in 2021, 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 Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3 in 2010.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1 in 1986.
- How does Taiwan rank for palma ratio?
- Taiwan ranks 81st out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.