Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 83.4% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa stood at 83.4%.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 25.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 84.7% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 59.7%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 29 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 59.7% | — |
| 2010 | 66.2% | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 76.0% | +14.7% |
| 2016 | 80.6% | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 84.7% | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 82.2% | -2.9% |
| 2020 | 83.7% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 83.4% | -0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 59.7% | 59.7% | 59.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 77.9% | 66.2% | 84.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 83.5% | 83.4% | 83.7% | 2 |
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- 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
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 83.4% 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 84.7% in 2018.
- What is the lowest coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.7% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 29 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 25.8%. 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 -urban. 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)