Palma ratio (before tax) in Palestine
Palestine: Palma ratio (before tax) was 8.39 in 2023. ▲ Rising
Palma ratio (before tax) in Palestine, 1997–2023
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 Palestine is 8.39, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, palma ratio (before tax) in Palestine peaked at 9.35 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 6.48, in 2016.
Palestine ranks 14th of 113 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.04 | 6.92 | 7.16 | 2 |
| 2000s | 9.35 | 9.35 | 9.35 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7 | 6.48 | 7.98 | 4 |
| 2020s | 8.39 | 8.39 | 8.39 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
- 11 Zimbabwe 10.09 compare
- 12 Mozambique 9.44 compare
- 13 El Salvador 9.08 compare
- 15 Ecuador 8.23 compare
- 16 Thailand 7.9 compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 7.75 compare
More reference data data for Palestine
- Temperature anomalies by month 1.26 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.02 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.1468 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (1947)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.1 °C (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.266 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 209.56 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 0 (1947)
- Democracy 0 (1947)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (1947)
Frequently asked questions
- What is palma ratio (before tax) in Palestine?
- Palma ratio (before tax) in Palestine was 8.39 in 2023, 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 Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 9.35 in 2007.
- What is the lowest palma ratio (before tax) recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.48 in 2016.
- How does Palestine rank for palma ratio (before tax)?
- Palestine ranks 14th out of 113 countries with data for 2023.
- Is palma ratio (before tax) rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Palestine 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.