Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 86.2% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa is 86.2%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.5% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 90.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 73.4%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 4th out of 30 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 73.4% | — |
| 2010 | 76.4% | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 83.9% | +9.8% |
| 2016 | 86.3% | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 90.6% | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 86.4% | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 89.3% | +3.4% |
| 2021 | 86.2% | -3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.4% | 73.4% | 73.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 84.7% | 76.4% | 90.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 87.8% | 86.2% | 89.3% | 2 |
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa?
- Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa was 86.2% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 90.6% in 2018.
- What is the lowest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.4% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 30 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Cash Transfers programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)