South Africa vs Uruguay: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social
South Africa
5.4%
in 2021
Uruguay
7.2%
in 2022
South Africa rank
28th
Uruguay rank
26th
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 7.2% against 5.4% in South Africa, a difference of 1.8%.
That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 28th and Uruguay ranks 26th of 40 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.3% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social, South Africa or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 7.2% against 5.4% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 1.8%, with Uruguay 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
- South Africa ranks 28th and Uruguay ranks 26th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). 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 not receiving Social Protection programs