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

South Africa
71.6%
in 2021
Uruguay
65.5%
in 2022
South Africa rank
13th
Uruguay rank
15th

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

  • South Africa
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 71.6% against 65.5% in Uruguay, a difference of 6.1%.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Uruguay's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.

South Africa ranks 13th and Uruguay ranks 15th of 39 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Uruguay Difference Ahead
2010s 67.7% 69.2% 1.6% Uruguay
2020s 73.5% 66.6% 6.9% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor, South Africa or Uruguay?
South Africa, at 71.6% against 65.5% in Uruguay as of 2021.
What is the difference in coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor between South Africa and Uruguay?
6.1%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor?
South Africa ranks 13th and Uruguay ranks 15th 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)