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.
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 |
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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.