Palma ratio (before tax) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.86 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Madagascar, 1980–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 4.86 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Madagascar peaked at 8.36 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 4.86, in 2021.
That places Madagascar 48th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.36 | 8.36 | 8.36 | 1 |
| 1990s | 6.06 | 5.06 | 7.74 | 3 |
| 2000s | 7 | 5.8 | 8.2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.43 | 6.33 | 6.52 | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.86 | 4.86 | 4.86 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Madagascar?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Madagascar was 4.86 in 2021, 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 8.36 in 1980.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.86 in 2021.
- How does Madagascar rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Madagascar ranks 48th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.