Costa Rica vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social
Costa Rica
5.1%
in 2022
South Africa
5.3%
in 2021
Costa Rica rank
19th
South Africa rank
18th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5.3% against 5.1% in Costa Rica, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 18th of 40 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.7% | 3.8% | 4.8% | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 5.0% | 2.2% | South Africa |
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, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5.3% against 5.1% in Costa Rica as of 2021.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
- Costa Rica ranks 19th 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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About this data
Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs