Palma ratio (before tax) in Palestine

Palestine: Palma ratio (before tax) was 8.39 in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
8.39
World rank
14th
of 113 countries
All-time high
9.35
in 2007
All-time low
6.48
in 2016
Years of data
8
1997–2023

Palma ratio (before tax) in Palestine, 1997–2023

02468101997201020231997: 6.91998: 7.22007: 9.42010: 82011: 6.92012: 6.72016: 6.52023: 8.4

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 11 Zimbabwe 10.09 compare
  2. 12 Mozambique 9.44 compare
  3. 13 El Salvador 9.08 compare
  4. 15 Ecuador 8.23 compare
  5. 16 Thailand 7.9 compare
  6. 17 Saudi Arabia 7.75 compare

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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

Indicator
Palma ratio (before tax)
Source
World Inequality Database (WID.world) (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
113 places, 3,075 data points, 1820–2024
Last refreshed

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.