Colombia vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance
Colombia
0.1%
in 2022
South Africa
0.1%
in 2021
Colombia rank
25th
South Africa rank
24th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0.1% against 0.1% in Colombia, a difference of 0.0%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
Colombia ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 24th of 39 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.1% | 4.2% | 4.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | Colombia |
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, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 0.1% against 0.1% in Colombia as of 2021.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Colombia and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Colombia ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 24th of 39 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%). 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)