Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) in Chile
Chile: Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) was 2.54 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) in Chile, 1990–2017
Source: Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) in Chile is 2.54, measured in 2017.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) in Chile peaked at 3.67 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.47, in 2015.
Chile ranks 3rd of 48 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3.33 | — |
| 1992 | 3.31 | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 3.34 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 3.27 | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 3.38 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 3.67 | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 3.25 | -11.6% |
| 2006 | 2.8 | -13.8% |
| 2009 | 2.82 | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 2.66 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 2.56 | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 2.47 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 2.54 | +3.0% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 2.54 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.09, 2.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Chile's 2.54 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.46, 1.0× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.33 | 3.27 | 3.38 | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.13 | 2.8 | 3.67 | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.56 | 2.47 | 2.66 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Chile
More economy & growth data for Chile
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.04 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.32 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 8.68 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0243 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 437.31 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 14.51 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 10.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0406 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 730.79 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 11.37 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) in Chile?
- Income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) in Chile was 2.54 in 2017, according to Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 3.67 in 2000.
- What is the lowest income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.47 in 2015.
- How does Chile rank for income inequality: palma ratio (after tax)?
- Chile ranks 3rd out of 48 countries with data for 2017.
- Is income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Luxembourg Income Study (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Income inequality: Palma ratio (after 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 after taxes and benefits.