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

13 years are reported by both, from 2008 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.

Dominican Republic vs Peru: 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, Dominican Republic or Peru?

Peru, at 5.4% against 4.3% in Dominican Republic as of 2022.

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

Dominican Republic ranks 24th and Peru ranks 23rd of 40 countries.

Dominican Republic

4.3%

in 2021

Peru

5.4%

in 2022

Dominican Republic rank

24th

Peru rank

23rd

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

Dominican Republic
Peru

How they compare

Peru currently reports 5.4% against 4.3% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 1.1%.

That makes Peru's figure about 1.2 times Dominican Republic's.

Across all 13 years both countries report, Dominican Republic has been ahead every year.

Dominican Republic ranks 24th and Peru ranks 23rd of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Dominican Republic	Peru	Difference	Ahead
2000s	1.9%	0.1%	1.8%	Dominican Republic
2010s	2.9%	0.5%	2.4%	Dominican Republic
2020s	4.3%	1.9%	2.4%	Dominican Republic

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, Dominican Republic or Peru?: Peru, at 5.4% 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 Dominican Republic and Peru?: 1.1%, with Peru ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and Peru?: 13 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
How do Dominican Republic and Peru rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?: Dominican Republic ranks 24th and Peru ranks 23rd 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)