Palma ratio (before tax) in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.72 in 2016. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio (before tax) in Bangladesh, 1983–2016
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 Bangladesh is 3.72, measured in 2016.
That represents a change of down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Bangladesh peaked at 4.56 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.76, in 1983.
That places Bangladesh 69th out of 113 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 2.76 | — |
| 1985 | 3.05 | +10.4% |
| 1988 | 3.36 | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 3.07 | -8.4% |
| 1995 | 4.14 | +34.7% |
| 2000 | 4.25 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 4.56 | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 4.11 | -9.8% |
| 2016 | 3.72 | -9.3% |
Bangladesh compared with similar countries
- Bangladesh's 3.72 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.17, 72% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.06 | 2.76 | 3.36 | 3 |
| 1990s | 3.61 | 3.07 | 4.14 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.4 | 4.25 | 4.56 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.92 | 3.72 | 4.11 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 3.85 compare
- 67 Kazakhstan 3.79 compare
- 68 Tajikistan 3.73 compare
- 70 Pakistan 3.7 compare
- 71 Montenegro 3.66 compare
- 72 Mauritania 3.59 compare
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Bangladesh?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Bangladesh was 3.72 in 2016, 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 Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 4.56 in 2005.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.76 in 1983.
- How does Bangladesh rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Bangladesh ranks 69th out of 113 countries with data for 2016.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bangladesh 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.