Palma ratio (before tax) in Italy
Italy: Palma ratio (before tax) was 2.27 in 2015. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio (before tax) in Italy, 2005–2015
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 Italy is 2.27, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Italy peaked at 2.27 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.12, in 2009.
Italy ranks 103rd of 113 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.16 | — |
| 2006 | 2.16 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2.19 | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 2.15 | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 2.12 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 2.19 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 2.21 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.24 | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 2.21 | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 2.24 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 2.27 | +1.4% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 2.27 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.75, 83% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Italy's 2.27 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.68, 84% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.16 | 2.12 | 2.19 | 5 |
| 2010s | 2.23 | 2.19 | 2.27 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 100 North Macedonia 2.35 compare
- 101 Denmark 2.33 compare
- 102 Hungary 2.27 compare
- 104 Finland 2.19 compare
- 105 Netherlands 2.11 compare
- 106 Switzerland 2.11 compare
More reference data data for Italy
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.927 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 8.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 41.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Italy?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Italy was 2.27 in 2015, 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 Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 2.27 in 2015.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.12 in 2009.
- How does Italy rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Italy ranks 103rd out of 113 countries with data for 2015.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Italy 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.