Palma ratio (before tax) in Mexico
Mexico: Palma ratio (before tax) was 13.46 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mexico, 2000–2022
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 13.46 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.6% on the previous year and down 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Mexico peaked at 23.13 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 13.46, in 2022.
That places Mexico 4th out of 113 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 12 years of available data.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16.3 | — |
| 2002 | 16.3 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 18.68 | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 17.36 | -7.0% |
| 2008 | 23.13 | +33.2% |
| 2010 | 20.35 | -12.0% |
| 2012 | 21.7 | +6.6% |
| 2014 | 20.25 | -6.7% |
| 2016 | 17.48 | -13.7% |
| 2018 | 18.35 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 17.17 | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 13.46 | -21.6% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 13.46 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 2.6× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 13.46 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.29, 1.2× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.36 | 16.3 | 23.13 | 5 |
| 2010s | 19.63 | 17.48 | 21.7 | 5 |
| 2020s | 15.31 | 13.46 | 17.17 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Mexico?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Mexico was 13.46 in 2022, 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 23.13 in 2008.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.46 in 2022.
- How does Mexico rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Mexico ranks 4th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Mexico 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.