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.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 44.0% for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions in South Africa peaked at 51.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 38.4%, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 25 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Social Pensions in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42.9% | — |
| 2010 | 40.1% | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 38.4% | -4.1% |
| 2016 | 44.8% | +16.5% |
| 2018 | 51.6% | +15.3% |
| 2019 | 50.0% | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 44.7% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 44.0% | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.9% | 42.9% | 42.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 45.0% | 38.4% | 51.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 44.4% | 44.0% | 44.7% | 2 |
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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 (%) - 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 51.6% in 2018.
- What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - social pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.4% 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 9.8%. 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. 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)