Argentina vs Brazil: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance
Argentina
18.3%
in 2022
Brazil
11.8%
in 2022
Argentina rank
13th
Brazil rank
16th
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Argentina
- Brazil
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 18.3% against 11.8% in Brazil, a difference of 6.5%.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.6 times Brazil's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Brazil ahead.
Argentina ranks 13th and Brazil ranks 16th of 40 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 2 and Brazil in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Brazil | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.7% | 10.7% | 6.9% | Brazil |
| 2010s | 14.9% | 9.3% | 5.7% | Argentina |
| 2020s | 17.8% | 10.8% | 6.9% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance, Argentina or Brazil?
- Argentina, at 18.3% against 11.8% in Brazil as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Argentina and Brazil?
- 6.5%, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Brazil?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2022.
- How do Argentina and Brazil rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Argentina ranks 13th and Brazil ranks 16th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) 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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About this data
Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)