Palma ratio (before tax) in Russia
Russia: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.9 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Palma ratio (before tax) in Russia, 1820–2017
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 Russia is 3.9, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Russia peaked at 9.29 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.9516, in 1968.
Russia ranks 65th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1820 | 3.62 | — |
| 1850 | 3.69 | +1.9% |
| 1880 | 3.74 | +1.4% |
| 1900 | 4 | +6.9% |
| 1905 | 3.88 | -3.1% |
| 1928 | 1.05 | -73.0% |
| 1934 | 1.2 | +14.8% |
| 1956 | 1.48 | +23.6% |
| 1959 | 1.42 | -4.3% |
| 1961 | 1.35 | -4.7% |
| 1964 | 1.24 | -8.5% |
| 1966 | 1.1 | -11.6% |
| 1968 | 0.9516 | -13.1% |
| 1972 | 1.01 | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 1 | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 1.3 | +29.4% |
| 1985 | 1.3 | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 1.31 | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 1.21 | -7.8% |
| 1991 | 1.28 | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 2.25 | +75.1% |
| 1993 | 2.55 | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 4.04 | +58.0% |
| 1995 | 4.77 | +18.3% |
| 1996 | 9.29 | +94.6% |
| 1997 | 6.01 | -35.3% |
| 1998 | 4.71 | -21.6% |
| 1999 | 5.1 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 5.66 | +10.9% |
| 2001 | 5.82 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 5.37 | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 5.54 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 5.26 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 5.05 | -4.1% |
| 2006 | 5.49 | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 5.57 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 6.11 | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 5.17 | -15.5% |
| 2010 | 4.17 | -19.3% |
| 2011 | 4.49 | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 4.08 | -9.0% |
| 2013 | 4.43 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 4.03 | -9.0% |
| 2015 | 3.94 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 3.98 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 3.9 | -2.2% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 3.9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.75, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Russia's 3.9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.68, 1.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Palma ratio (before tax) in Russia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +94.6% | 4.77 | 9.29 |
| 1928 | -73.0% | 3.88 | 1.05 |
| 1992 | +75.1% | 1.28 | 2.25 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1820s | 3.62 | 3.62 | 3.62 | 1 |
| 1850s | 3.69 | 3.69 | 3.69 | 1 |
| 1880s | 3.74 | 3.74 | 3.74 | 1 |
| 1900s | 3.94 | 3.88 | 4 | 2 |
| 1920s | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1 |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.45 | 1.42 | 1.48 | 2 |
| 1960s | 1.16 | 0.9516 | 1.35 | 4 |
| 1970s | 1.01 | 1 | 1.01 | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.31 | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.12 | 1.21 | 9.29 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.5 | 5.05 | 6.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.13 | 3.9 | 4.49 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Russia
- 62 Nigeria 4.06 compare
- 63 Guinea-Bissau 4.03 compare
- 64 Iran 3.95 compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 3.85 compare
- 67 Kazakhstan 3.79 compare
- 68 Tajikistan 3.73 compare
More reference data data for Russia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 31.32 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 129.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 26.88 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Russia?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Russia was 3.9 in 2017, 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.29 in 1996.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9516 in 1968.
- How does Russia rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Russia ranks 65th out of 113 countries with data for 2017.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Russia 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.