Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions was 12.8% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
In 2019, coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in Sri Lanka stood at 12.8%.
The figure is down 3.1% on the previous year and up 177.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in Sri Lanka peaked at 13.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 2006.
That places Sri Lanka 12th out of 25 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4.4% | — |
| 2009 | 4.6% | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 6.4% | +38.6% |
| 2016 | 13.2% | +106.8% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | -3.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.5% | 4.4% | 4.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.8% | 6.4% | 13.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5702 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in Sri Lanka?
- Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in Sri Lanka was 12.8% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 13.2% in 2016.
- What is the lowest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 2006.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions?
- Sri Lanka ranks 12th out of 25 countries with data for 2019.
- Is coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Pensions programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)