Costa Rica vs South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and
Costa Rica
48.2%
in 2022
South Africa
39.5%
in 2021
Costa Rica rank
15th
South Africa rank
18th
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 48.2% against 39.5% in South Africa, a difference of 8.7%.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 18th of 39 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46.9% | 42.2% | 4.7% | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 52.5% | 38.3% | 14.3% | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- Costa Rica, at 48.2% against 39.5% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 8.7%, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and?
- Costa Rica ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 18th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and Labor (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 Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)