Argentina vs Brazil: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance
Argentina
8.7%
in 2022
Brazil
10.0%
in 2022
Argentina rank
22nd
Brazil rank
21st
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Argentina
- Brazil
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 10.0% against 8.7% in Argentina, a difference of 1.3%.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.2 times Argentina's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Brazil ahead.
Argentina ranks 22nd and Brazil ranks 21st of 40 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 2 and Brazil in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Brazil | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8% | 10.1% | 9.2% | Brazil |
| 2010s | 15.6% | 7.0% | 8.5% | Argentina |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 6.9% | 0.4% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance, Argentina or Brazil?
- Brazil, at 10.0% against 8.7% in Argentina as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Argentina and Brazil?
- 1.3%, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Brazil?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2022.
- How do Argentina and Brazil rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Argentina ranks 22nd and Brazil ranks 21st of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, 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 receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)