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.
Palma ratio in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.25 | — |
| 1990 | 1.88 | -16.4% |
| 1995 | 2.04 | +8.6% |
| 2000 | 1.95 | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 1.65 | -15.5% |
| 2010 | 1.7 | +3.0% |
| 2015 | 1.27 | -25.4% |
| 2021 | 1.35 | +6.5% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 1.35 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.45, 93% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 1.35 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.35, 100% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.148 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1317 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4961 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7169 (2050)
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.