Palma ratio (before tax) in Lebanon
Lebanon: Palma ratio (before tax) was 7.46 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio (before tax) in Lebanon, 2006–2024
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lebanon recorded 7.46 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Lebanon peaked at 8.65 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 6.5, in 2006.
That places Lebanon 19th out of 113 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6.5 | — |
| 2007 | 8.38 | +28.9% |
| 2008 | 8.43 | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 7.71 | -8.5% |
| 2010 | 8.07 | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 8.34 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 8.65 | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 8.24 | -4.7% |
| 2014 | 8.18 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 7.46 | -8.9% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 7.46 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.17, 1.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 7.46 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 5.82, 1.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.75 | 6.5 | 8.43 | 4 |
| 2010s | 8.3 | 8.07 | 8.65 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.46 | 7.46 | 7.46 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More reference data data for Lebanon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0413 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1892 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0181 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3495 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1386 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0543 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9479 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0986 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Lebanon?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Lebanon was 7.46 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 Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 8.65 in 2012.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.5 in 2006.
- How does Lebanon rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Lebanon ranks 19th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lebanon 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.