Palma ratio (before tax) in Pakistan
Pakistan: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.7 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Pakistan, 1987–2018
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Pakistan recorded 3.7 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Pakistan peaked at 4.67 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3.52, in 1996.
That places Pakistan 70th out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.95 | 3.52 | 4.31 | 3 |
| 2000s | 4.23 | 3.9 | 4.67 | 3 |
| 2010s | 3.76 | 3.65 | 3.92 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 67 Kazakhstan 3.79 compare
- 68 Tajikistan 3.73 compare
- 69 Bangladesh 3.72 compare
- 71 Montenegro 3.66 compare
- 72 Mauritania 3.59 compare
- 73 Ethiopia 3.56 compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.2 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.3588 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2084 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.19 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.33 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Pakistan?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Pakistan was 3.7 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.67 in 2005.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.52 in 1996.
- How does Pakistan rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Pakistan ranks 70th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.