Palma ratio in Venezuela
Venezuela: Palma ratio was 2.4 in 2006. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio in Venezuela, 1981–2006
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2006, palma ratio in Venezuela stood at 2.4.
The figure is down 24.4% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio in Venezuela peaked at 4.54 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 2.07, in 1992.
Venezuela ranks 13th of 120 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Palma ratio in Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 4.54 | — |
| 1987 | 4.02 | -11.5% |
| 1989 | 2.29 | -43.1% |
| 1992 | 2.07 | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 2.76 | +33.5% |
| 1998 | 2.91 | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 2.86 | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 2.75 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 3.06 | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 2.9 | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 2.8 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 3.17 | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 2.4 | -24.4% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 2.4 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.45, 1.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 2.4 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.37, 1.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.62 | 2.29 | 4.54 | 3 |
| 1990s | 2.65 | 2.07 | 2.91 | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.85 | 2.4 | 3.17 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
More reference data data for Venezuela
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2667 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 384.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 1,190 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 14,168 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 31.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 51.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio in Venezuela?
- Palma ratio in Venezuela was 2.4 in 2006, 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 4.54 in 1981.
- What is the lowest palma ratio recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.07 in 1992.
- How does Venezuela rank for palma ratio?
- Venezuela ranks 13th out of 120 countries with data for 2006.
- Is palma ratio rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Venezuela 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.