Palma ratio in Uganda
Uganda: Palma ratio was 2.14 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio in Uganda, 1989–2019
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 Uganda is 2.14, measured in 2019.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 7.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Uganda peaked at 2.43 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.78, in 1996.
Uganda ranks 18th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Palma ratio in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2.37 | — |
| 1992 | 2.02 | -14.7% |
| 1996 | 1.78 | -11.7% |
| 1999 | 2.19 | +22.7% |
| 2002 | 2.43 | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 2.17 | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 2.32 | +6.9% |
| 2012 | 1.96 | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 2.14 | +9.3% |
| 2019 | 2.14 | -0.1% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 2.14 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.63, 1.3× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 2.14 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.65, 1.3× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.37 | 2.37 | 2.37 | 1 |
| 1990s | 2 | 1.78 | 2.19 | 3 |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 2.17 | 2.43 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.08 | 1.96 | 2.14 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More reference data data for Uganda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4214 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 29.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.29 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Uganda?
- Palma ratio in Uganda was 2.14 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 2.43 in 2002.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.78 in 1996.
- How does Uganda rank for palma ratio?
- Uganda ranks 18th out of 120 countries with data for 2019.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Uganda 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.