Palma ratio (before tax) in Botswana
Botswana: Palma ratio (before tax) was 12.76 in 2015. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Botswana, 1985–2015
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 Botswana is 12.76, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 31.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Botswana peaked at 18.74 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 12.57, in 1985.
That places Botswana 6th out of 113 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 12.57 | — |
| 1993 | 18.04 | +43.5% |
| 2002 | 18.74 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 14.46 | -22.8% |
| 2015 | 12.76 | -11.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 12.76 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 2.4× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 12.76 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 2.5× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 12.57 | 12.57 | 12.57 | 1 |
| 1990s | 18.04 | 18.04 | 18.04 | 1 |
| 2000s | 16.6 | 14.46 | 18.74 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.76 | 12.76 | 12.76 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More reference data data for Botswana
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0472 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0078 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0825 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0424 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Botswana?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Botswana was 12.76 in 2015, 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 18.74 in 2002.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.57 in 1985.
- How does Botswana rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Botswana ranks 6th out of 113 countries with data for 2015.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Botswana 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.