Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa
South Africa: Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) was 28.5% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 28.5% for beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in 2021.
The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa peaked at 36.3% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 23.2%, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 1st of 29 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.3% | — |
| 2010 | 23.2% | -35.9% |
| 2014 | 31.7% | +36.2% |
| 2016 | 34.8% | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 31.9% | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 33.1% | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 32.3% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 28.5% | -11.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 28.5% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.3%, 21.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.3% | 36.3% | 36.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 30.9% | 23.2% | 34.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 30.4% | 28.5% | 32.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa?
- Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa was 28.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 36.3% in 2005.
- What is the lowest beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.2% in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%)?
- South Africa ranks 1st out of 29 countries with data for 2021.
- Is beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of program beneficiaries in a quintile relative to the total number of beneficiaries in the population