Palma ratio (before tax) in Austria
Austria: Palma ratio (before tax) was 2.05 in 2017. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio (before tax) in Austria, 2004–2017
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for palma ratio (before tax) in Austria is 2.05, measured in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Austria peaked at 2.18 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 2.03, in 2015.
That places Austria 107th out of 113 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Austria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.11 | — |
| 2005 | 2.07 | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 2.15 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 2.15 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 2.16 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 2.05 | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 2.18 | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 2.16 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 2.09 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 2.03 | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 2.16 | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 2.05 | -5.3% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 2.05 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.75, 75% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Austria's 2.05 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.68, 76% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.12 | 2.05 | 2.16 | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.11 | 2.03 | 2.18 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More reference data data for Austria
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Austria?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Austria was 2.05 in 2017, 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 Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.18 in 2010.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.03 in 2015.
- How does Austria rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Austria ranks 107th out of 113 countries with data for 2017.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Austria 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.