South Africa vs Uruguay: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance
South Africa
0.1%
in 2021
Uruguay
0.0%
in 2022
South Africa rank
24th
Uruguay rank
27th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 0.1% against 0.0% in Uruguay, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 24th and Uruguay ranks 27th of 39 countries.
Uruguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | Uruguay |
| 2020s | 0.1% | 9.5% | 9.4% | Uruguay |
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, South Africa or Uruguay?
- South Africa, at 0.1% against 0.0% in Uruguay as of 2021.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 24th and Uruguay ranks 27th 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)