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Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance in Malawi

Malawi: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance was 41.2% in 2019. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2019)
41.2%
Change on year
down 13.5%
World rank
25th
of 38 countries
All-time high
57.9%
in 2004
All-time low
19.3%
in 2010
Years of data
5
2004–2019

Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance in Malawi, 2004–2019

20304050602004201120192004: 57.9 preT2010: 19.3 preT2013: 45.7 preT2016: 47.7 preT2019: 41.2 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

In 2019, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Malawi stood at 41.2%.

The figure is down 13.5% on the previous year and up 113.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Malawi peaked at 57.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 19.3%, in 2010.

That places Malawi 25th out of 38 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 57.9% 57.9% 57.9% 1
2010s 38.5% 19.3% 47.7% 4

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 22 Colombia 45.8% compare
  2. 23 Mexico 45.5% compare
  3. 24 Republic of Moldova 41.6% compare
  4. 26 Ukraine 40.8% compare
  5. 27 Ecuador 40.4% compare
  6. 28 Brazil 39.5% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Malawi?
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Malawi was 41.2% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 57.9% in 2004.
What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 19.3% in 2010.
How does Malawi rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance?
Malawi ranks 25th out of 38 countries with data for 2019.
Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 113.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 385 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)