Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban was 90.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 90.7% for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in 2021.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 33.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in South Africa peaked at 91.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 64.3%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 5th out of 39 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 64.3% | — |
| 2010 | 68.2% | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 89.5% | +31.3% |
| 2016 | 91.6% | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 88.6% | -3.2% |
| 2019 | 91.5% | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 90.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 90.7% | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 64.3% | 64.3% | 64.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 85.9% | 68.2% | 91.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 90.8% | 90.7% | 90.9% | 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. — 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in South Africa?
- Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in South Africa was 90.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 91.6% in 2016.
- What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 64.3% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.0%. 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 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)