Colombia vs South Africa: Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - International
Colombia
1.2%
in 2022
South Africa
8.6%
in 2021
Colombia rank
3rd
South Africa rank
2nd
Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - International over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8.6% against 1.2% in Colombia, a difference of 7.4%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 7.2 times Colombia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 2nd of 27 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.0% | 17.8% | 16.8% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 7.3% | 5.8% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - international, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 8.6% against 1.2% in Colombia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - international between Colombia and South Africa?
- 7.4%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2021.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - international?
- Colombia ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 2nd of 27 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Benefits incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - International Private Transfers. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of benefits going to the extreme poor (those below $125 a day) relative to the total benefits going to the population