Palma ratio (before tax) in Denmark
Denmark: Palma ratio (before tax) was 2.33 in 2022. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio (before tax) in Denmark, 1981–2022
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 Denmark is 2.33, measured in 2022.
The figure is up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Denmark peaked at 2.35 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.57, in 1982.
Denmark ranks 101st of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 42 years of available data.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Denmark, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 1.58 | — |
| 1982 | 1.57 | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 1.66 | +6.0% |
| 1984 | 1.7 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 1.76 | +3.2% |
| 1986 | 1.65 | -6.1% |
| 1987 | 1.67 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 1.64 | -1.8% |
| 1989 | 1.66 | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 1.68 | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 1.65 | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 1.67 | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 1.66 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 1.72 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 1.71 | -0.5% |
| 1996 | 1.74 | +1.6% |
| 1997 | 1.85 | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 1.82 | -1.2% |
| 1999 | 1.96 | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 2.01 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 1.84 | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 1.79 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 1.69 | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 1.77 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 1.91 | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 1.95 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 1.89 | -3.2% |
| 2008 | 1.93 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 1.82 | -5.4% |
| 2010 | 2.06 | +13.2% |
| 2011 | 2.09 | +1.3% |
| 2012 | 2.1 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 2.23 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 2.3 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 2.27 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 2.31 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 2.32 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 2.35 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 2.31 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 2.31 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.33 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 2.33 | +0.0% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 2.33 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.75, 85% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 2.33 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.68, 87% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.66 | 1.57 | 1.76 | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.75 | 1.65 | 1.96 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.86 | 1.69 | 2.01 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.24 | 2.06 | 2.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.32 | 2.31 | 2.33 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
More reference data data for Denmark
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1915 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4109 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Denmark?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Denmark was 2.33 in 2022, 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 2.35 in 2018.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.57 in 1982.
- How does Denmark rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Denmark ranks 101st out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Denmark 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.