Palma ratio (before tax) in Cambodia

Cambodia: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.27 in 2014. ▼ Falling

Latest (2014)
5.27
Change on year
down 3.6%
World rank
39th
of 113 countries
All-time high
9.15
in 2010
All-time low
5.19
in 2012
Years of data
5
2010–2014

Palma ratio (before tax) in Cambodia, 2010–2014

02468102010201220142010: 9.22011: 5.62012: 5.22013: 5.52014: 5.3

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 Cambodia is 5.27, measured in 2014.

The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and down 42.4% over five years.

That places Cambodia 39th out of 113 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.

Countries ranked near Cambodia

  1. 36 Malawi 5.36 compare
  2. 37 Gambia 5.35 compare
  3. 38 Argentina 5.32 compare
  4. 40 Sri Lanka 5.27 compare
  5. 41 Jordan 5.25 compare
  6. 42 Burkina Faso 5.08 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio (before tax) in Cambodia?
Palma ratio (before tax) in Cambodia was 5.27 in 2014, 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 Cambodia?
The highest recorded value was 9.15 in 2010.
What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Cambodia?
The lowest recorded value was 5.19 in 2012.
How does Cambodia rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
Cambodia ranks 39th out of 113 countries with data for 2014.
Where does this Cambodia 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

Indicator
Palma ratio (before tax)
Source
World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 3,075 data points, 1820–2024
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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.