Which has higher income inequality: palma ratio (after tax), France or Russian Federation?

France, at 1.11 against 1.1 in Russian Federation as of 2022.

How many years of comparable data are there for France and Russian Federation?

15 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.

Where does this data come from?

Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

France vs Russian Federation: Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax)

France

1.11

in 2022

Russian Federation

1.1

in 2022

France rank

28th

Russian Federation rank

31st

Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) over time

France
Russian Federation

How they compare

France currently reports 1.11 against 1.1 in Russian Federation, a difference of 0.01.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Russian Federation ahead.

France ranks 28th and Russian Federation ranks 31st of 48 countries.

Russian Federation has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	France	Russian Federation	Difference	Ahead
2000s	1.08	1.75	0.6783	Russian Federation
2010s	1.12	1.32	0.1938	Russian Federation
2020s	1.09	1.13	0.0316	Russian Federation

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher income inequality: palma ratio (after tax), France or Russian Federation?: France, at 1.11 against 1.1 in Russian Federation as of 2022.
What is the difference in income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) between France and Russian Federation?: 0.01, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Russian Federation?: 15 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do France and Russian Federation rank globally for income inequality: palma ratio (after tax)?: France ranks 28th and Russian Federation ranks 31st of 48 countries.
Where does this data come from?: Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax)
Source: Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 48 places, 1,046 data points, 1963–2024
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

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 after taxes and benefits.