Palma ratio (before tax) in Niger
Niger: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.22 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Niger, 1992–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for palma ratio (before tax) in Niger is 4.22, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 19.1% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Niger peaked at 7.49 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.86, in 2011.
That places Niger 59th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Niger, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4.9 | — |
| 1994 | 6.09 | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 7.49 | +22.9% |
| 2007 | 5.24 | -30.0% |
| 2011 | 3.86 | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 4.22 | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 5.21 | +23.4% |
| 2021 | 4.22 | -19.1% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 4.22 is below the median for low income countries, which is 5.07, 83% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Niger's 4.22 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 83% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.49 | 4.9 | 6.09 | 2 |
| 2000s | 6.36 | 5.24 | 7.49 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.43 | 3.86 | 5.21 | 3 |
| 2020s | 4.22 | 4.22 | 4.22 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More reference data data for Niger
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2425 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8132 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3983 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 42.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.1 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Niger?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Niger was 4.22 in 2021, 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 7.49 in 2005.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.86 in 2011.
- How does Niger rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Niger ranks 59th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Niger 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.