Peru vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social

Peru
90.4%
in 2022
South Africa
94.5%
in 2021
Peru rank
6th
South Africa rank
4th

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social over time

  • Peru
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 94.5% against 90.4% in Peru, a difference of 4.1%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.

Peru ranks 6th 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 Peru South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 89.3% 89.8% 0.6% South Africa
2020s 84.2% 94.8% 10.6% 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 94.5% against 90.4% 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?
4.1%, 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 6th 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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About this data

Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)