Palma ratio (before tax) in Senegal
Senegal: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.68 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Senegal, 1991–2021
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 Senegal is 4.68, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 12.5% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Senegal peaked at 12.42 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 4.68, in 2021.
That places Senegal 49th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12.42 | — |
| 1994 | 5.68 | -54.2% |
| 2001 | 6.33 | +11.4% |
| 2005 | 5.3 | -16.3% |
| 2011 | 5.59 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 5.36 | -4.1% |
| 2021 | 4.68 | -12.5% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 4.68 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.17, 91% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 4.68 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.07, 92% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.05 | 5.68 | 12.42 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.82 | 5.3 | 6.33 | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.47 | 5.36 | 5.59 | 2 |
| 2020s | 4.68 | 4.68 | 4.68 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
More reference data data for Senegal
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.55 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.48 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Senegal?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Senegal was 4.68 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 12.42 in 1991.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.68 in 2021.
- How does Senegal rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Senegal ranks 49th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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.