Palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia
Georgia: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.44 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia, 1997–2024
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia stood at 5.44.
The figure is up 14.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia peaked at 6.24 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 4.52, in 2004.
Georgia ranks 35th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5.51 | — |
| 1998 | 6.24 | +13.2% |
| 1999 | 5.5 | -11.9% |
| 2000 | 5.53 | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 5.39 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 4.75 | -11.7% |
| 2003 | 4.6 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 4.52 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 4.89 | +8.3% |
| 2006 | 4.86 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 5.39 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 5.23 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 4.63 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 4.97 | +7.5% |
| 2011 | 6.02 | +21.0% |
| 2012 | 4.99 | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 6.05 | +21.1% |
| 2014 | 4.77 | -21.0% |
| 2015 | 4.98 | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 5.37 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 5.44 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 5.4 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 5.44 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 5.44 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 5.44 | +0.0% |
Georgia compared with similar countries
- Georgia's 5.44 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 1.0× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Georgia's 5.44 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.68, 2.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.75 | 5.5 | 6.24 | 3 |
| 2000s | 4.98 | 4.52 | 5.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.33 | 4.77 | 6.05 | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.44 | 5.44 | 5.44 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Georgia
More reference data data for Georgia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.097 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.684 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0278 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3252 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2904 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1515 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia was 5.44 in 2024, 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 Georgia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.24 in 1998.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Georgia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.52 in 2004.
- How does Georgia rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Georgia ranks 35th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Georgia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Georgia 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.