South Africa vs Uruguay: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance
South Africa
34.0%
in 2021
Uruguay
28.2%
in 2022
South Africa rank
12th
Uruguay rank
15th
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 34.0% against 28.2% in Uruguay, a difference of 5.8%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 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 12th and Uruguay ranks 15th of 39 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 35.6% | 31.2% | 4.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 33.9% | 26.3% | 7.6% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance, South Africa or Uruguay?
- South Africa, at 34.0% against 28.2% in Uruguay as of 2021.
- What is the difference in coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 5.8%, 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 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 12th and Uruguay ranks 15th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)