Palma ratio (before tax) in Togo
Togo: Palma ratio (before tax) was 5.07 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Togo, 2006–2021
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2021, palma ratio (before tax) in Togo stood at 5.07. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.6% on the previous year and down 33.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Togo peaked at 7.59 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 5.07, in 2021.
That places Togo 43rd out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.26 | 6.26 | 6.26 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.74 | 6.24 | 7.59 | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.07 | 5.07 | 5.07 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Togo
More reference data data for Togo
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0336 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.2981 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.17 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2203 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.07 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 141.25 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Togo?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Togo was 5.07 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 Togo?
- The highest recorded value was 7.59 in 2011.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Togo?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.07 in 2021.
- How does Togo rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Togo ranks 43rd out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Togo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Togo 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.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 5 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data).
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.