Palma ratio (before tax) in Iraq
Iraq: Palma ratio (before tax) was 17.67 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Palma ratio (before tax) in Iraq, 2007–2024
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, palma ratio (before tax) in Iraq stood at 17.67. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 36.4% on the previous year and up 322.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Iraq peaked at 17.67 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.18, in 2013.
Iraq ranks 3rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.19 | 7.19 | 7.19 | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.17 | 4.18 | 6.17 | 2 |
| 2020s | 15.31 | 12.95 | 17.67 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Iraq?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Iraq was 17.67 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 17.67 in 2024.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.18 in 2013.
- How does Iraq rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Iraq ranks 3rd out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 322.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.