El Salvador vs South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance
El Salvador
92.1%
in 2022
South Africa
94.6%
in 2021
El Salvador rank
7th
South Africa rank
6th
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance over time
- El Salvador
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 94.6% against 92.1% in El Salvador, a difference of 2.5%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
El Salvador ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 6th of 38 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86.4% | 94.1% | 7.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 84.8% | 94.6% | 9.8% | 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, El Salvador or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 94.6% against 92.1% in El Salvador as of 2021.
- What is the difference in coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance between El Salvador and South Africa?
- 2.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do El Salvador and South Africa rank globally for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance?
- El Salvador ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 6th of 38 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)