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.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13.27 | — |
| 1993 | 7.05 | -46.9% |
| 2002 | 4.5 | -36.2% |
| 2010 | 9.91 | +120.2% |
| 2018 | 4.4 | -55.6% |
| 2021 | 4.03 | -8.4% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 4.03 is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.07, 80% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 4.03 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 80% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
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
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3098 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1955 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2346 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1466 (2050)
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.