Panama vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social
Panama
89.9%
in 2023
South Africa
94.5%
in 2021
Panama rank
7th
South Africa rank
4th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social over time
- Panama
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 94.5% against 89.9% in Panama, a difference of 4.6%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Panama's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Panama ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 4th of 39 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 83.4% | 89.8% | 6.4% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 88.7% | 94.5% | 5.8% | 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, Panama or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 94.5% against 89.9% in Panama as of 2021.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social between Panama and South Africa?
- 4.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
- Panama ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 4th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)