Palma ratio (before tax) in Greece

Greece: Palma ratio (before tax) was 2.52 in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
2.52
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
96th
of 113 countries
All-time high
4.34
in 2000
All-time low
2.39
in 2019
Years of data
56
1967–2022

Palma ratio (before tax) in Greece, 1967–2022

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

Analysis

Greece recorded 2.52 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2022.

The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Greece peaked at 4.34 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.39, in 2019.

Greece ranks 96th of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.5 2.45 2.56 3
1970s 2.8 2.59 3.03 10
1980s 3.01 2.73 3.4 10
1990s 3.32 2.63 4.05 10
2000s 3.31 2.47 4.34 10
2010s 2.68 2.39 3.07 10
2020s 2.45 2.39 2.52 3

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 94 France 2.64 compare
  2. 95 Portugal 2.62 compare
  3. 97 Belgium 2.44 compare
  4. 98 Spain 2.43 compare
  5. 99 Cyprus 2.39 compare

See the full ranking of 113 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio (before tax) in Greece?
Palma ratio (before tax) in Greece was 2.52 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 Greece?
The highest recorded value was 4.34 in 2000.
What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 2.39 in 2019.
How does Greece rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
Greece ranks 96th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Greece 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.