Palma ratio (before tax) in Cameroon
Cameroon: Palma ratio (before tax) was 6.15 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Cameroon, 1945–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, palma ratio (before tax) in Cameroon stood at 6.15. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 22.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Cameroon peaked at 7.96 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 6.15, in 2021.
That places Cameroon 26th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 7.49 | 7.49 | 7.49 | 1 |
| 1990s | 7.23 | 7.23 | 7.23 | 1 |
| 2000s | 6.57 | 6.52 | 6.62 | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.96 | 7.96 | 7.96 | 1 |
| 2020s | 6.15 | 6.15 | 6.15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Cameroon?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Cameroon was 6.15 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 7.96 in 2014.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.15 in 2021.
- How does Cameroon rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Cameroon ranks 26th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.