Palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia

Georgia: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.44 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
5.44
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
35th
of 113 countries
All-time high
6.24
in 1998
All-time low
4.52
in 2004
Years of data
25
1997–2024

Palma ratio (before tax) in Georgia, 1997–2024

02461997201020241997: 5.51998: 6.21999: 5.52000: 5.52001: 5.42002: 4.82003: 4.62004: 4.52005: 4.92006: 4.92007: 5.42008: 5.22009: 4.62010: 52011: 62012: 52013: 62014: 4.82015: 52016: 5.42017: 5.42018: 5.42022: 5.42023: 5.42024: 5.4

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 32 Hong Kong 5.54 compare
  2. 33 Kenya 5.49 compare
  3. 34 United States 5.47 compare
  4. 36 Malawi 5.36 compare
  5. 37 Gambia 5.35 compare
  6. 38 Argentina 5.32 compare

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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

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.