Palma ratio (before tax) in Mongolia
Mongolia: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.6 in 2018. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mongolia, 1995–2018
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2018, palma ratio (before tax) in Mongolia stood at 4.6.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Mongolia peaked at 5.27 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 4.19, in 1998.
That places Mongolia 52nd out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mongolia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4.85 | — |
| 1998 | 4.19 | -13.5% |
| 2002 | 4.99 | +19.1% |
| 2007 | 5.11 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 4.76 | -6.8% |
| 2012 | 5.27 | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 4.91 | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 4.54 | -7.6% |
| 2018 | 4.6 | +1.2% |
Mongolia compared with similar countries
- Mongolia's 4.6 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 87% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Mongolia's 4.6 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.77, 96% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.52 | 4.19 | 4.85 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.05 | 4.99 | 5.11 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.82 | 4.54 | 5.27 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mongolia
More reference data data for Mongolia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8173 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0069 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0378 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Mongolia?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Mongolia was 4.6 in 2018, 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 Mongolia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.27 in 2012.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Mongolia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.19 in 1998.
- How does Mongolia rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Mongolia ranks 52nd out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Mongolia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mongolia 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.