Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 29.1% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in Sri Lanka is 29.1%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 16.1% on the previous year and down 4.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in Sri Lanka peaked at 39.6% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 25.0%, in 2012.
That places Sri Lanka 14th out of 30 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 39.6% | — |
| 2009 | 30.6% | -22.7% |
| 2012 | 25.0% | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 25.1% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 29.1% | +16.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.1% | 30.6% | 39.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 26.4% | 25.0% | 29.1% | 3 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in Sri Lanka?
- Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in Sri Lanka was 29.1% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 39.6% in 2006.
- What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.0% in 2012.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers?
- Sri Lanka ranks 14th out of 30 countries with data for 2019.
- Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Cash Transfers programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)