Palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique

Mozambique: Palma ratio (before tax) was 9.44 in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
9.44
Change on year
down 7.7%
World rank
12th
of 113 countries
All-time high
12.29
in 2014
All-time low
7.8
in 2008
Years of data
6
1996–2022

Palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique, 1996–2022

02.557.51012.51996200920221996: 11.72002: 8.52008: 7.82014: 12.32019: 10.22022: 9.4

Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2022, palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique stood at 9.44.

That represents a change of down 7.7% on the previous year and down 23.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique peaked at 12.29 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 7.8, in 2008.

That places Mozambique 12th out of 113 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 11.71 11.71 11.71 1
2000s 8.16 7.8 8.53 2
2010s 11.25 10.22 12.29 2
2020s 9.44 9.44 9.44 1

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 9 Peru 11.29 compare
  2. 10 Zambia 10.36 compare
  3. 11 Zimbabwe 10.09 compare
  4. 13 El Salvador 9.08 compare
  5. 14 Palestine 8.39 compare
  6. 15 Ecuador 8.23 compare

See the full ranking of 113 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique?
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique was 9.44 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 Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 12.29 in 2014.
What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 7.8 in 2008.
How does Mozambique rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
Mozambique ranks 12th out of 113 countries with data for 2022.
Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Mozambique 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

Indicator
Palma ratio (before tax)
Source
World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 3,075 data points, 1820–2024
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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.