Palma ratio (before tax) in Turkey
Turkey: Palma ratio (before tax) was 6.16 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Turkey, 1987–2024
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, palma ratio (before tax) in Turkey stood at 6.16.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Turkey peaked at 8.75 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 4.89, in 2007.
Turkey ranks 25th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.75 | 8.75 | 8.75 | 1 |
| 1990s | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 4.89 | 5.59 | 3 |
| 2010s | 5.82 | 4.99 | 7.18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.13 | 5.51 | 6.94 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Turkey?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Turkey was 6.16 in 2024, 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 8.75 in 1987.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.89 in 2007.
- How does Turkey rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Turkey ranks 25th out of 113 countries with data for 2024.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Turkey 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.