Palma ratio (before tax) in Tajikistan
Tajikistan: Palma ratio (before tax) was 3.73 in 2015. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio (before tax) in Tajikistan, 1999–2015
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Tajikistan recorded 3.73 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2015.
That represents a change of down 8.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Tajikistan peaked at 4.06 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 3.15, in 1999.
Tajikistan ranks 68th of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Tajikistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 3.15 | — |
| 2003 | 4.06 | +29.0% |
| 2004 | 4.06 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 3.71 | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 3.85 | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 3.73 | -3.0% |
Tajikistan compared with similar countries
- Tajikistan's 3.73 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.17, 72% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tajikistan's 3.73 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.68, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.15 | 3.15 | 3.15 | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.92 | 3.71 | 4.06 | 4 |
| 2010s | 3.73 | 3.73 | 3.73 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Tajikistan
- 65 Russia 3.9 compare
- 66 Kyrgyzstan 3.85 compare
- 67 Kazakhstan 3.79 compare
- 69 Bangladesh 3.72 compare
- 70 Pakistan 3.7 compare
- 71 Montenegro 3.66 compare
More reference data data for Tajikistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.546 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0462 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9802 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2516 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Tajikistan?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Tajikistan was 3.73 in 2015, 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 Tajikistan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.06 in 2003.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Tajikistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.15 in 1999.
- How does Tajikistan rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Tajikistan ranks 68th out of 113 countries with data for 2015.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Tajikistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tajikistan 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.