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.
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
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.7484 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.717 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.01 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5589 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7491 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 2,740 2010 = 100 (2016)
- 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 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.