Mongolia vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance

Mongolia
0.0%
in 2020
South Africa
0.1%
in 2021
Mongolia rank
27th
South Africa rank
24th

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

  • Mongolia
  • South Africa
0204060200520132021

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 0.1% against 0.0% in Mongolia, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Mongolia ahead.

Mongolia ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 24th of 39 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Mongolia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mongolia South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 43.1% 4.2% 38.8% Mongolia
2020s 0.0% 0.1% 0.1% 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) receiving social assistance, Mongolia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 0.1% against 0.0% in Mongolia as of 2021.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Mongolia and South Africa?
0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mongolia and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Mongolia and South Africa rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Mongolia ranks 27th 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

Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%)
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 receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)