Argentina vs South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) -All Social Protection

Argentina
92.5%
in 2022
South Africa
94.7%
in 2021
Argentina rank
25th
South Africa rank
23rd

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) -All Social Protection over time

  • Argentina
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 94.7% against 92.5% in Argentina, a difference of 2.2%.

Across all 7 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Argentina ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 23rd 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 82.3% 96.2% 13.9% South Africa
2020s 89.4% 95.0% 5.6% 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 protection, Argentina or South Africa?
South Africa, at 94.7% against 92.5% in Argentina as of 2021.
What is the difference in coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) -all social protection between Argentina and South Africa?
2.2%, 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 protection?
Argentina ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) -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

Indicator
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) -All Social Protection and Labor (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 389 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)