Palma ratio (before tax) in Argentina
Argentina: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.32 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Argentina, 2001–2022
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, palma ratio (before tax) in Argentina stood at 5.32.
That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 15.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Argentina peaked at 16.38 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 4.59, in 2012.
Argentina ranks 38th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16.04 | — |
| 2002 | 16.38 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 9.45 | -42.3% |
| 2004 | 8.36 | -11.5% |
| 2005 | 7.3 | -12.7% |
| 2006 | 6.52 | -10.7% |
| 2007 | 6.96 | +6.8% |
| 2008 | 5.43 | -22.1% |
| 2009 | 5.85 | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 5.6 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 4.86 | -13.1% |
| 2012 | 4.59 | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 4.72 | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 5.38 | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 5.09 | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 5.17 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 5.73 | +11.0% |
| 2020 | 7.41 | +29.2% |
| 2021 | 5.31 | -28.4% |
| 2022 | 5.32 | +0.2% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 5.32 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 5.32 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.29, 47% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.14 | 5.43 | 16.38 | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.14 | 4.59 | 5.73 | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.01 | 5.31 | 7.41 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More reference data data for Argentina
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 111.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 31.35 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Argentina?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Argentina was 5.32 in 2022, according to World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 16.38 in 2002.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.59 in 2012.
- How does Argentina rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Argentina ranks 38th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Palma ratio (before tax). 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. Inequality is measured here in terms of income before taxes and benefits.