How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Dominican Republic?

9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2021.

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.

Brazil vs Dominican Republic: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance

Q: Which has higher population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance, Brazil or Dominican Republic?

Brazil, at 10.0% against 4.3% in Dominican Republic as of 2022.

Q: How do Brazil and Dominican Republic rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?

Brazil ranks 21st and Dominican Republic ranks 24th of 40 countries.

Brazil

10.0%

in 2022

Dominican Republic

4.3%

in 2021

Brazil rank

21st

Dominican Republic rank

24th

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

Brazil
Dominican Republic

How they compare

Brazil currently reports 10.0% against 4.3% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 5.7%.

That makes Brazil's figure about 2.3 times Dominican Republic's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 21st and Dominican Republic ranks 24th of 40 countries.

Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Brazil	Dominican Republic	Difference	Ahead
2000s	6.8%	1.6%	5.2%	Brazil
2010s	7.7%	2.7%	5.0%	Brazil
2020s	4.8%	4.3%	0.5%	Brazil

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, Brazil or Dominican Republic?: Brazil, at 10.0% against 4.3% in Dominican Republic as of 2022.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Brazil and Dominican Republic?: 5.7%, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Dominican Republic?: 9 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2021.
How do Brazil and Dominican Republic rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?: Brazil ranks 21st and Dominican Republic ranks 24th 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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Indicator: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT)
Unit: %, preT
Source: ASPIRE
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed: 04 September 2026

Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)