Palma ratio (before tax) in Mauritania
Mauritania: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.59 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mauritania, 1987–2019
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 Mauritania is 3.59, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Mauritania peaked at 9.99 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 3.59, in 2019.
Mauritania ranks 72nd of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6.41 | — |
| 1993 | 9.99 | +55.8% |
| 1995 | 4.82 | -51.8% |
| 2000 | 5.16 | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 5.86 | +13.5% |
| 2008 | 4.25 | -27.4% |
| 2014 | 3.72 | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 3.59 | -3.4% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 3.59 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.17, 70% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 3.59 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 71% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.41 | 6.41 | 6.41 | 1 |
| 1990s | 7.4 | 4.82 | 9.99 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.09 | 4.25 | 5.86 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.66 | 3.59 | 3.72 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
More reference data data for Mauritania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0975 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0216 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.327 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1337 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1178 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Mauritania?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Mauritania was 3.59 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 9.99 in 1993.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.59 in 2019.
- How does Mauritania rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Mauritania ranks 72nd out of 113 countries with data for 2019.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.