How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and South Africa?

7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.

Where does this data come from?

ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Armenia vs South Africa: Coverage of social protection and labor programs

Armenia

75.3%

in 2022

South Africa

78.4%

in 2021

Armenia rank

13th

South Africa rank

10th

Coverage of social protection and labor programs over time

Armenia
South Africa

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 78.4% against 75.3% in Armenia, a difference of 3.1%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Armenia ahead.

Armenia ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 10th of 39 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Armenia	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
2010s	66.4%	76.6%	10.2%	South Africa
2020s	68.1%	78.5%	10.5%	South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher coverage of social protection and labor programs, Armenia or South Africa?: South Africa, at 78.4% against 75.3% in Armenia as of 2021.
What is the difference in coverage of social protection and labor programs between Armenia and South Africa?: 3.1%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and South Africa?: 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
How do Armenia and South Africa rank globally for coverage of social protection and labor programs?: Armenia ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 10th of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.