Bolivia vs Sri Lanka: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance
Bolivia
2.3%
in 2021
Sri Lanka
1.5%
in 2019
Bolivia rank
30th
Sri Lanka rank
32nd
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Bolivia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Bolivia currently reports 2.3% against 1.5% in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.8%.
That makes Bolivia's figure about 1.5 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Bolivia ranks 30th and Sri Lanka ranks 32nd of 40 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 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 Sri Lanka?
- Bolivia, at 2.3% against 1.5% in Sri Lanka as of 2021.
- What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Bolivia and Sri Lanka?
- 0.8%, with Bolivia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Sri Lanka?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2019.
- How do Bolivia and Sri Lanka rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Bolivia ranks 30th and Sri Lanka ranks 32nd 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)