Palma ratio (before tax) in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.79 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Kazakhstan, 1993–2018
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 Kazakhstan is 3.79, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Kazakhstan peaked at 4.99 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2.76, in 1993.
Kazakhstan ranks 67th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Kazakhstan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2.76 | — |
| 1996 | 4.05 | +47.0% |
| 2001 | 4.83 | +19.2% |
| 2002 | 4.99 | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 4.57 | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 3.45 | -24.6% |
| 2005 | 3.97 | +15.2% |
| 2006 | 4.03 | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 3.62 | -10.2% |
| 2008 | 3.79 | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 4.09 | +8.1% |
| 2010 | 3.95 | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 3.46 | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 3.56 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 3.51 | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 3.21 | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 2.86 | -11.0% |
| 2016 | 3.68 | +28.5% |
| 2017 | 3.74 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 3.79 | +1.4% |
Kazakhstan compared with similar countries
- Kazakhstan's 3.79 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 72% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Kazakhstan's 3.79 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.68, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.41 | 2.76 | 4.05 | 2 |
| 2000s | 4.15 | 3.45 | 4.99 | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.53 | 2.86 | 3.95 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kazakhstan
- 64 Iran 3.95 compare
- 65 Russia 3.9 compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 3.85 compare
- 68 Tajikistan 3.73 compare
- 69 Bangladesh 3.72 compare
- 70 Pakistan 3.7 compare
More reference data data for Kazakhstan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.52 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8607 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 4.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.76 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Kazakhstan?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Kazakhstan was 3.79 in 2018, 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 Kazakhstan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.99 in 2002.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Kazakhstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.76 in 1993.
- How does Kazakhstan rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Kazakhstan ranks 67th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Kazakhstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kazakhstan 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.