Palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Palma ratio (before tax) was 9.44 in 2022. ▬ Flat
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique, 1996–2022
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%.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 11.71 | — |
| 2002 | 8.53 | -27.2% |
| 2008 | 7.8 | -8.6% |
| 2014 | 12.29 | +57.6% |
| 2019 | 10.22 | -16.8% |
| 2022 | 9.44 | -7.7% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 9.44 is above the median for low income countries, which is 5.07, 1.9× the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 9.44 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 1.9× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Mozambique
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.06 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2808 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 9.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.53 (2050)
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
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.