Poland vs Uruguay: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance

Poland
37.9%
in 2019
Uruguay
22.6%
in 2022
Poland rank
8th
Uruguay rank
11th

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

  • Poland
  • Uruguay
0204060200520132022

How they compare

Poland currently reports 37.9% against 22.6% in Uruguay, a difference of 15.3%.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.7 times Uruguay's.

Across all 9 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 8th and Uruguay ranks 11th of 40 countries.

Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Poland Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 48.2% 24.2% 24.0% Poland
2010s 36.7% 29.0% 7.7% Poland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance, Poland or Uruguay?
Poland, at 37.9% against 22.6% in Uruguay as of 2019.
What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Poland and Uruguay?
15.3%, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and Uruguay?
9 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2019.
How do Poland and Uruguay rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
Poland ranks 8th and Uruguay ranks 11th 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)