Palma ratio in Tunisia
Tunisia: Palma ratio was 1.35 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Tunisia, 1985–2021
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 Tunisia is 1.35, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Tunisia peaked at 2.25 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1.27, in 2015.
That places Tunisia 59th out of 120 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.96 | 1.88 | 2.04 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.8 | 1.65 | 1.95 | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.48 | 1.27 | 1.7 | 2 |
| 2020s | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1.35 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
More reference data data for Tunisia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.4051 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.41 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.7444 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.6518 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 231.51 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Tunisia?
- Palma ratio in Tunisia was 1.35 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.25 in 1985.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.27 in 2015.
- How does Tunisia rank for palma ratio?
- Tunisia ranks 59th out of 120 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.