Palma ratio (before tax) in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.08 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Burkina Faso, 1994–2021
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 Burkina Faso is 5.08, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 25.9% on the previous year and down 11.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Burkina Faso peaked at 9.88 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4.74, in 2014.
Burkina Faso ranks 42nd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 8.86 | — |
| 1998 | 9.88 | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 6.65 | -32.7% |
| 2009 | 5.76 | -13.4% |
| 2014 | 4.74 | -17.7% |
| 2018 | 6.85 | +44.6% |
| 2021 | 5.08 | -25.9% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 5.08 is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.07, 1.0× the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 5.08 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.37 | 8.86 | 9.88 | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.21 | 5.76 | 6.65 | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.8 | 4.74 | 6.85 | 2 |
| 2020s | 5.08 | 5.08 | 5.08 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4137 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 45.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Burkina Faso?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Burkina Faso was 5.08 in 2021, 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 9.88 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.74 in 2014.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Burkina Faso ranks 42nd out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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.