Palma ratio in Venezuela

Venezuela: Palma ratio was 2.4 in 2006. ▼ Falling

Latest (2006)
2.4
Change on year
down 24.4%
World rank
13th
of 120 countries
All-time high
4.54
in 1981
All-time low
2.07
in 1992
Years of data
13
1981–2006

Palma ratio in Venezuela, 1981–2006

0123451981199320061981: 4.51987: 41989: 2.31992: 2.11995: 2.81998: 2.91999: 2.92001: 2.72002: 3.12003: 2.92004: 2.82005: 3.22006: 2.4

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 10 Honduras 2.55 compare
  2. 11 Costa Rica 2.49 compare
  3. 12 Guatemala 2.45 compare
  4. 14 Paraguay 2.34 compare
  5. 15 Turkey 2.26 compare
  6. 16 Ghana 2.25 compare

See the full ranking of 120 places →

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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

Indicator
Palma ratio
Source
World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
120 places, 2,148 data points, 1963–2025
Last refreshed

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.