Palma ratio (before tax) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.92 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Rwanda, 2000–2023
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 5.92 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
That represents a change of down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Rwanda peaked at 10.93 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.92, in 2023.
Rwanda ranks 29th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.06 | 9.18 | 10.93 | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.83 | 7.04 | 8.7 | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.92 | 5.92 | 5.92 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Rwanda?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Rwanda was 5.92 in 2023, 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 10.93 in 2005.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.92 in 2023.
- How does Rwanda rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Rwanda ranks 29th out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.