Palma ratio (before tax) in Malta
Malta: Palma ratio (before tax) was 2.71 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio (before tax) in Malta, 2007–2020
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Malta recorded 2.71 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2020. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Malta peaked at 2.71 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 2.12, in 2008.
That places Malta 91st out of 113 regions with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.18 | 2.12 | 2.26 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.47 | 2.17 | 2.71 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.71 | 2.71 | 2.71 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malta
- 89 Croatia 2.85 compare
- 90 New Zealand 2.75 compare
- 92 United Kingdom 2.69 compare
- 94 France 2.64 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Malta?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Malta was 2.71 in 2020, 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 Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 2.71 in 2019.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.12 in 2008.
- How does Malta rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Malta ranks 91st out of 113 regions with data for 2020.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malta 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.