Peru vs South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance
Peru
95.2%
in 2022
South Africa
94.6%
in 2021
Peru rank
5th
South Africa rank
6th
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance over time
- Peru
- South Africa
How they compare
Peru currently reports 95.2% against 94.6% in South Africa, a difference of 0.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
Peru ranks 5th 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 | Peru | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 89.6% | 94.1% | 4.4% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 85.2% | 94.9% | 9.7% | 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, Peru or South Africa?
- Peru, at 95.2% against 94.6% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance between Peru and South Africa?
- 0.6%, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Peru and South Africa rank globally for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance?
- Peru ranks 5th 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)