Costa Rica vs Vietnam: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance
Costa Rica
21.3%
in 2022
Vietnam
12.2%
in 2020
Costa Rica rank
12th
Vietnam rank
14th
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Costa Rica
- Vietnam
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 21.3% against 12.2% in Vietnam, a difference of 9.1%.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.7 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Vietnam ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 12th and Vietnam ranks 14th of 40 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19.4% | 22.6% | 3.2% | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 29.9% | 12.2% | 17.7% | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance, Costa Rica or Vietnam?
- Costa Rica, at 21.3% against 12.2% in Vietnam as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Costa Rica and Vietnam?
- 9.1%, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Vietnam?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Costa Rica and Vietnam rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Costa Rica ranks 12th 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
Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)