Argentina vs Vietnam: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance

Argentina
18.3%
in 2022
Vietnam
12.2%
in 2020
Argentina rank
13th
Vietnam rank
14th

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time

  • Argentina
  • Vietnam
0102030200620142022

How they compare

Argentina currently reports 18.3% against 12.2% in Vietnam, a difference of 6.1%.

That makes Argentina's figure about 1.5 times Vietnam's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Vietnam ahead.

Argentina ranks 13th and Vietnam ranks 14th of 40 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina Vietnam Difference Ahead
2000s 3.7% 20.0% 16.3% Vietnam
2010s 11.0% 22.6% 11.6% Vietnam
2020s 16.6% 12.2% 4.4% 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 Vietnam?
Argentina, at 18.3% against 12.2% in Vietnam as of 2022.
What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Argentina and Vietnam?
6.1%, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Vietnam?
6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
How do Argentina and Vietnam rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
Argentina ranks 13th and Vietnam ranks 14th 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

Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)