Bolivia vs South Africa: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance
Bolivia
2.3%
in 2021
South Africa
0.9%
in 2021
Bolivia rank
30th
South Africa rank
33rd
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Bolivia
- South Africa
How they compare
Bolivia currently reports 2.3% against 0.9% in South Africa, a difference of 1.4%.
That makes Bolivia's figure about 2.7 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2014 it was South Africa ahead.
Bolivia ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 40 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.8% | Bolivia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance, Bolivia or South Africa?
- Bolivia, at 2.3% against 0.9% in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Bolivia and South Africa?
- 1.4%, with Bolivia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2021.
- How do Bolivia and South Africa rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Bolivia ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 33rd 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)