Argentina vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social
Argentina
7.5%
in 2022
South Africa
5.3%
in 2021
Argentina rank
16th
South Africa rank
18th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 7.5% against 5.3% in South Africa, a difference of 2.2%.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 18th of 40 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.7% | 3.8% | 13.9% | Argentina |
| 2020s | 10.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social, Argentina or South Africa?
- Argentina, at 7.5% against 5.3% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social between Argentina and South Africa?
- 2.2%, with Argentina 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 population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
- Argentina ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 18th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs