Panama vs South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor

Panama
72.1%
in 2023
South Africa
71.6%
in 2021
Panama rank
12th
South Africa rank
13th

Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor over time

  • Panama
  • South Africa
020406080200520142023

How they compare

Panama currently reports 72.1% against 71.6% in South Africa, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Panama ahead.

Panama ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 13th of 39 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Panama averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Panama South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 64.4% 68.8% 4.3% South Africa
2020s 84.9% 71.6% 13.4% Panama

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor, Panama or South Africa?
Panama, at 72.1% against 71.6% in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor between Panama and South Africa?
0.5%, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor?
Panama ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 13th of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)