Palma ratio (before tax) in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.03 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Guinea-Bissau, 1991–2021
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 Guinea-Bissau is 4.03, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and down 59.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 13.27 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 4.03, in 2021.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 63rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.16 | 7.05 | 13.27 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.15 | 4.4 | 9.91 | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.03 | 4.03 | 4.03 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More reference data data for Guinea-Bissau
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.0461 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.1951 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.1558 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies -0.0727 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.6203 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 142.94 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Guinea-Bissau?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Guinea-Bissau was 4.03 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 Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 13.27 in 1991.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.03 in 2021.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 63rd out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.