Palma ratio (before tax) in Mali
Mali: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.56 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mali, 1994–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mali recorded 4.56 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2021.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Mali peaked at 9.92 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 3.86, in 2009.
That places Mali 53rd out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mali, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 9.92 | — |
| 2001 | 5.49 | -44.7% |
| 2006 | 5.17 | -5.8% |
| 2009 | 3.86 | -25.4% |
| 2018 | 4.62 | +19.7% |
| 2021 | 4.56 | -1.3% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 4.56 is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.07, 90% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Mali's 4.56 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 90% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.92 | 9.92 | 9.92 | 1 |
| 2000s | 4.84 | 3.86 | 5.49 | 3 |
| 2010s | 4.62 | 4.62 | 4.62 | 1 |
| 2020s | 4.56 | 4.56 | 4.56 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mali
More reference data data for Mali
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4025 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4728 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 39.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.19 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Mali?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Mali was 4.56 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 Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 9.92 in 1994.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.86 in 2009.
- How does Mali rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Mali ranks 53rd out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mali 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.