Peru vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social
Peru
91.7%
in 2022
South Africa
93.7%
in 2021
Peru rank
5th
South Africa rank
4th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social over time
- Peru
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 93.7% against 91.7% in Peru, a difference of 2.0%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
Peru ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 4th of 40 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 91.3% | 90.5% | 0.7% | Peru |
| 2020s | 89.4% | 94.3% | 4.9% | 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) only receiving all social, Peru or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 93.7% against 91.7% in Peru as of 2021.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social between Peru and South Africa?
- 2.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Peru and South Africa rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
- Peru ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 4th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, 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 only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)