Palma ratio (before tax) in Vietnam
Vietnam: Palma ratio (before tax) was 4.66 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Palma ratio (before tax) in Vietnam, 1992–2018
Source: World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Vietnam recorded 4.66 for palma ratio (before tax) in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and down 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Vietnam peaked at 6.02 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.59, in 2014.
Vietnam ranks 51st of 113 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Palma ratio (before tax) in Vietnam, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5.08 | — |
| 1998 | 5.1 | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 5.73 | +12.4% |
| 2004 | 5.56 | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 4.94 | -11.1% |
| 2008 | 4.94 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 6.02 | +21.9% |
| 2012 | 4.81 | -20.0% |
| 2014 | 4.59 | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 4.7 | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 4.66 | -0.8% |
Vietnam compared with similar countries
- Vietnam's 4.66 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.27, 88% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Vietnam's 4.66 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.77, 98% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5.09 | 5.08 | 5.1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.29 | 4.94 | 5.73 | 4 |
| 2010s | 4.95 | 4.59 | 6.02 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vietnam
More reference data data for Vietnam
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.89 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 23.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 93.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Vietnam?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Vietnam was 4.66 in 2018, 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 6.02 in 2010.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.59 in 2014.
- How does Vietnam rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Vietnam ranks 51st out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.