Palma ratio (before tax) in Iran
Iran: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.95 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Iran, 1986–2022
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, palma ratio (before tax) in Iran stood at 3.95. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is down 5.6% on the previous year and down 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Iran peaked at 7.98 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 3.95, in 2022.
Iran ranks 64th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 7.98 | — |
| 1990 | 6.47 | -18.9% |
| 1994 | 6.39 | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 6.67 | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 7.41 | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 7.59 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 6.91 | -8.9% |
| 2002 | 6.97 | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 7.25 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 7.22 | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 7 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 6.96 | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 7.38 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 5.42 | -26.6% |
| 2009 | 5.82 | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 6.15 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 4.78 | -22.3% |
| 2012 | 5.63 | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 4.98 | -11.6% |
| 2014 | 4.93 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 4.46 | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 4.3 | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 4.97 | +15.4% |
| 2018 | 5.03 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 4.73 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 4.32 | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 4.19 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 3.95 | -5.6% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 3.95 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 75% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Iran's 3.95 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.82, 68% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.98 | 7.98 | 7.98 | 1 |
| 1990s | 6.74 | 6.39 | 7.41 | 4 |
| 2000s | 6.85 | 5.42 | 7.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.99 | 4.3 | 6.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.15 | 3.95 | 4.32 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Iran
- 61 Singapore 4.14 compare
- 62 Nigeria 4.06 compare
- 63 Guinea-Bissau 4.03 compare
- 65 Russia 3.9 compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 3.85 compare
- 67 Kazakhstan 3.79 compare
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 35,629 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1,936 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 34.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Iran?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Iran was 3.95 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 7.98 in 1986.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.95 in 2022.
- How does Iran rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Iran ranks 64th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Iran 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.