Palma ratio (before tax) in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.85 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Kyrgyzstan, 1998–2019
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 Kyrgyzstan is 3.85, measured in 2019.
The figure is up 15.5% on the previous year and up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 4.63 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 2.74, in 2014.
Kyrgyzstan ranks 66th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.17 | 4.17 | 4.17 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.75 | 2.97 | 4.63 | 8 |
| 2010s | 3.17 | 2.74 | 3.85 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan
- 63 Guinea-Bissau 4.03 compare
- 64 Iran 3.95 compare
- 65 Russia 3.9 compare
- 67 Kazakhstan 3.79 compare
- 68 Tajikistan 3.73 compare
- 69 Bangladesh 3.72 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Kyrgyzstan?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Kyrgyzstan was 3.85 in 2019, 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 Kyrgyzstan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.63 in 2006.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.74 in 2014.
- How does Kyrgyzstan rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks 66th out of 113 countries with data for 2019.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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.