Palma ratio (before tax) in Thailand
Thailand: Palma ratio (before tax) was 7.9 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Thailand, 1981–2021
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 Thailand is 7.9, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 11.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Thailand peaked at 10.8 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 5.82, in 2015.
That places Thailand 16th out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 29 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.19 | 9.07 | 9.31 | 2 |
| 1990s | 9.21 | 8.47 | 10.72 | 5 |
| 2000s | 8.51 | 7.22 | 10.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 5.82 | 8.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.67 | 7.44 | 7.9 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Thailand?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Thailand was 7.9 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 10.8 in 2001.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.82 in 2015.
- How does Thailand rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Thailand ranks 16th out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Thailand 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.