Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) in Peru
Peru: Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) was 2.27 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) in Peru, 2004–2021
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 Peru is 2.27, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) in Peru peaked at 4.49 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 2.27, in 2021.
Peru ranks 7th of 48 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 17 years of available data.
Income inequality: Palma ratio (after tax) in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4.49 | — |
| 2005 | 3.92 | -12.7% |
| 2006 | 3.62 | -7.6% |
| 2007 | 3.62 | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 3.26 | -9.8% |
| 2009 | 3.1 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 2.98 | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2.82 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 2.77 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 2.61 | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 2.49 | -4.8% |
| 2015 | 2.51 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 2.55 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 2.4 | -5.6% |
| 2018 | 2.39 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 2.28 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 2.27 | -0.4% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 2.27 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.99, 1.1× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Peru's 2.27 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2.46, 92% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.67 | 3.1 | 4.49 | 6 |
| 2010s | 2.58 | 2.28 | 2.98 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.27 | 2.27 | 2.27 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More economy & growth data for Peru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.35 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0042 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 41.13 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 10.35 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 54.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0309 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 299.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 14.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) in Peru?
- Income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) in Peru was 2.27 in 2021, 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 Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 4.49 in 2004.
- What is the lowest income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.27 in 2021.
- How does Peru rank for income inequality: palma ratio (after tax)?
- Peru ranks 7th out of 48 countries with data for 2021.
- Is income inequality: palma ratio (after tax) rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Peru 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.