Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor was 95.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa is 95.9%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 2.2% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa peaked at 96.1% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 79.6%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 39 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 79.6% | — |
| 2010 | 80.2% | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 93.1% | +16.2% |
| 2016 | 95.1% | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 96.1% | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 95.4% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 93.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 95.9% | +2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 79.6% | 79.6% | 79.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 92.0% | 80.2% | 96.1% | 5 |
| 2020s | 94.9% | 93.9% | 95.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 99.3% compare
- 2 Mongolia 97.9% compare
- 4 Chile 94.4% compare
- 5 Thailand 94.3% compare
- 6 El Salvador 92.5% compare
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 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa?
- Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa was 95.9% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 96.1% in 2018.
- What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 79.6% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) -all social protection and labor rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. 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. 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)