Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions was 16.4% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in South Africa is 16.4%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 100.2% on the previous year and down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in South Africa peaked at 42.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 8.2%, in 2020.
That places South Africa 6th out of 25 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 41.8% | — |
| 2010 | 40.5% | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 42.2% | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 18.6% | -55.9% |
| 2018 | 19.9% | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 12.8% | -35.7% |
| 2020 | 8.2% | -36.1% |
| 2021 | 16.4% | +100.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.8% | 41.8% | 41.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 26.8% | 12.8% | 42.2% | 5 |
| 2020s | 12.3% | 8.2% | 16.4% | 2 |
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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 coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in South Africa?
- Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions in South Africa was 16.4% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 42.2% in 2014.
- What is the lowest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.2% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions?
- South Africa ranks 6th out of 25 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - social pensions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Social Pensions. 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)