Palma ratio (before tax) in Burundi
Burundi: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.05 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio (before tax) in Burundi, 1992–2020
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Burundi recorded 5.05 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Burundi peaked at 6.17 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4.06, in 1992.
Burundi ranks 44th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4.06 | — |
| 1998 | 6.17 | +51.9% |
| 2006 | 4.33 | -29.9% |
| 2013 | 5.32 | +22.8% |
| 2020 | 5.05 | -5.0% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 5.05 is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.07, 100% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 5.05 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 100% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.12 | 4.06 | 6.17 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.33 | 4.33 | 4.33 | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.32 | 5.32 | 5.32 | 1 |
| 2020s | 5.05 | 5.05 | 5.05 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Burundi?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Burundi was 5.05 in 2020, 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 Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 6.17 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.06 in 1992.
- How does Burundi rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Burundi ranks 44th out of 113 countries with data for 2020.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Burundi 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.