Panama vs South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance
Panama
90.3%
in 2023
South Africa
94.6%
in 2021
Panama rank
8th
South Africa rank
6th
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance over time
- Panama
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 94.6% against 90.3% in Panama, a difference of 4.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Panama ahead.
Panama ranks 8th 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 | Panama | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84.7% | 94.1% | 9.3% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 88.9% | 94.6% | 5.7% | 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, Panama or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 94.6% against 90.3% in Panama as of 2021.
- What is the difference in coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance between Panama and South Africa?
- 4.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance?
- Panama ranks 8th 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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About this data
Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)