Palma ratio (before tax) in Jordan
Jordan: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.25 in 2013. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio (before tax) in Jordan, 1986–2013
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2013, palma ratio (before tax) in Jordan stood at 5.25.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.7% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Jordan peaked at 7.13 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 4.64, in 1997.
Jordan ranks 41st of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.27 | 5.27 | 5.27 | 1 |
| 1990s | 5.89 | 4.64 | 7.13 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.98 | 5.67 | 6.14 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.35 | 5.25 | 5.45 | 2 |
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More reference data data for Jordan
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.5 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2005 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.5 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.3276 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.7824 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 140.45 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 Jordan?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Jordan was 5.25 in 2013, 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 7.13 in 1992.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.64 in 1997.
- How does Jordan rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Jordan ranks 41st out of 113 countries with data for 2013.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Jordan 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.