Palma ratio (before tax) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.56 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Ethiopia, 1995–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 3.56 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Ethiopia peaked at 7.87 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3.56, in 2021.
Ethiopia ranks 73rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.74 | 3.62 | 7.87 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.72 | 3.72 | 3.72 | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.27 | 4.11 | 4.42 | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.56 | 3.56 | 3.56 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 70 Pakistan 3.7 compare
- 71 Montenegro 3.66 compare
- 72 Mauritania 3.59 compare
- 74 Canada 3.53 compare
- 75 Serbia 3.51 compare
- 76 Seychelles 3.45 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Ethiopia?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Ethiopia was 3.56 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 7.87 in 1995.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.56 in 2021.
- How does Ethiopia rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Ethiopia ranks 73rd out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.