Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Social Pensions in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Social Pensions was 44.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Social Pensions in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions in South Africa stood at 44.0%.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and up 24.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions in South Africa peaked at 52.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 34.8%, in 2014.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 25 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Social Pensions in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 37.4% | — |
| 2010 | 35.2% | -5.8% |
| 2014 | 34.8% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 45.4% | +30.2% |
| 2018 | 52.0% | +14.7% |
| 2019 | 50.1% | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 45.3% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | 44.0% | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.4% | 37.4% | 37.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 43.5% | 34.8% | 52.0% | 5 |
| 2020s | 44.6% | 44.0% | 45.3% | 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)
- 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 (%) - social pensions in South Africa?
- Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions in South Africa was 44.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 52.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.8% in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 25 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.8%. 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 2nd quintile (%) - Social Pensions (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Pensions programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)