South Africa vs Uruguay: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban
South Africa
25.7%
in 2021
Uruguay
24.5%
in 2022
South Africa rank
16th
Uruguay rank
18th
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 25.7% against 24.5% in Uruguay, a difference of 1.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 16th and Uruguay ranks 18th 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 | 29.5% | 29.5% | 0.0% | Uruguay |
| 2020s | 26.0% | 23.2% | 2.8% | 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 -urban, South Africa or Uruguay?
- South Africa, at 25.7% against 24.5% in Uruguay as of 2021.
- What is the difference in coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 1.2%, 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 -urban?
- South Africa ranks 16th and Uruguay ranks 18th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban. 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)