Palma ratio (before tax) in Tunisia
Tunisia: Palma ratio (before tax) was 6.63 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Tunisia, 1946–2021
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 Tunisia is 6.63, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
The figure is down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Tunisia peaked at 8.56 in 1956 and was at its lowest, 6.63, in 2013.
That places Tunisia 22nd out of 113 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 7.77 | 7.56 | 7.95 | 3 |
| 1950s | 8.13 | 7.68 | 8.56 | 5 |
| 2000s | 7.92 | 7.92 | 7.92 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.77 | 6.63 | 6.87 | 3 |
| 2020s | 6.63 | 6.63 | 6.63 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Tunisia?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Tunisia was 6.63 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 8.56 in 1956.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.63 in 2013.
- How does Tunisia rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Tunisia ranks 22nd out of 113 countries with data for 2021.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.