Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and was 13.1% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
13.1%
Change on year
down 8.4%
World rank
24th
of 37 countries
All-time high
14.3%
in 2016
All-time low
11.3%
in 2009
Years of data
5
2006–2019

Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019

0510152006201220192006: 14.1 preT2009: 11.3 preT2012: 11.4 preT2016: 14.3 preT2019: 13.1 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Sri Lanka is 13.1%, measured in 2019.

The figure is down 8.4% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Sri Lanka peaked at 14.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 11.3%, in 2009.

That places Sri Lanka 24th out of 37 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor (preT) in Sri Lanka, 2006 to 2019.
Year preT Change
2006 14.1%
2009 11.3% -19.7%
2012 11.4% +0.9%
2016 14.3% +25.2%
2019 13.1% -8.4%

Sri Lanka compared with similar countries

  • Sri Lanka's 13.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.5%, 84% of the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.7% 11.3% 14.1% 2
2010s 12.9% 11.4% 14.3% 3

Countries ranked near Sri Lanka

  1. 21 Argentina 14.5% compare
  2. 22 Brazil 13.9% compare
  3. 23 Peru 13.8% compare
  4. 25 Panama 12.8% compare
  5. 26 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 12.1% compare
  6. 27 Ecuador 11.9% compare

See the full ranking of 37 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Sri Lanka?
Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and in Sri Lanka was 13.1% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 14.3% in 2016.
What is the lowest benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 11.3% in 2009.
How does Sri Lanka rank for benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and?
Sri Lanka ranks 24th out of 37 countries with data for 2019.
Is benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Benefits incidence in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
37 places, 372 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of benefits going to the second quintile relative to the total benefits going to the population