El Salvador vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social
El Salvador
7.8%
in 2022
South Africa
5.4%
in 2021
El Salvador rank
31st
South Africa rank
32nd
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social over time
- El Salvador
- South Africa
How they compare
El Salvador currently reports 7.8% against 5.4% in South Africa, a difference of 2.4%.
That makes El Salvador's figure about 1.5 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, El Salvador has been ahead every year.
El Salvador ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 32nd of 39 countries.
El Salvador has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.3% | 5.6% | 7.7% | El Salvador |
| 2020s | 14.6% | 5.4% | 9.2% | El Salvador |
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, El Salvador or South Africa?
- El Salvador, at 7.8% against 5.4% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social between El Salvador and South Africa?
- 2.4%, with El Salvador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do El Salvador and South Africa rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
- El Salvador ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 32nd of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%). 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