Argentina vs South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance
Argentina
91.0%
in 2022
South Africa
94.6%
in 2021
Argentina rank
14th
South Africa rank
11th
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 94.6% against 91.0% in Argentina, a difference of 3.6%.
Across all 7 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 11th of 39 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 73.4% | 95.7% | 22.3% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 87.2% | 94.9% | 7.7% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 94.6% against 91.0% in Argentina as of 2021.
- What is the difference in coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance between Argentina and South Africa?
- 3.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance?
- Argentina ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 11th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - 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)