Palma ratio (before tax) in Cote d'Ivoire

Cote d'Ivoire: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.44 in 2021. ▬ Flat

Latest (2021)
4.44
Change on year
down 9.1%
World rank
55th
of 113 countries
All-time high
6.32
in 2008
All-time low
4.44
in 2021
Years of data
9
1986–2021

Palma ratio (before tax) in Cote d'Ivoire, 1986–2021

02461986200320211986: 5.11987: 5.81988: 4.71992: 5.21995: 62008: 6.32015: 5.92018: 4.92021: 4.4

Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

Cote d'Ivoire recorded 4.44 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.1% on the previous year and down 29.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Cote d'Ivoire peaked at 6.32 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.44, in 2021.

That places Cote d'Ivoire 55th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 5.19 4.68 5.81 3
1990s 5.64 5.24 6.04 2
2000s 6.32 6.32 6.32 1
2010s 5.4 4.88 5.91 2
2020s 4.44 4.44 4.44 1

Countries ranked near Cote d'Ivoire

  1. 52 Mongolia 4.6 compare
  2. 53 Mali 4.56 compare
  3. 54 Uruguay 4.47 compare
  4. 56 Benin 4.25 compare
  5. 57 Bulgaria 4.22 compare
  6. 58 Romania 4.22 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio (before tax) in Cote d'Ivoire?
Palma ratio (before tax) in Cote d'Ivoire was 4.44 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
The highest recorded value was 6.32 in 2008.
What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Cote d'Ivoire?
The lowest recorded value was 4.44 in 2021.
How does Cote d'Ivoire rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
Cote d'Ivoire ranks 55th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Cote d'Ivoire?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Cote d'Ivoire 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.