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
02.557.510200520132021

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

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)