Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance in Türkiye

Türkiye: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance was 8.3% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
8.3%
Change on year
down 23.9%
World rank
34th
of 39 countries
All-time high
35.4%
in 2008
All-time low
8.3%
in 2019
Years of data
16
2004–2019

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance in Türkiye, 2004–2019

102030402004201120192004: 28.6 preT2005: 26.6 preT2006: 29.4 preT2007: 32.3 preT2008: 35.4 preT2009: 13.7 preT2010: 11.1 preT2011: 12.4 preT2012: 9 preT2013: 11.9 preT2014: 12.5 preT2015: 10.1 preT2016: 10 preT2017: 11.4 preT2018: 10.9 preT2019: 8.3 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

Türkiye recorded 8.3% for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 16 years on record.

That represents a change of down 23.9% on the previous year and down 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Türkiye peaked at 35.4% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 8.3%, in 2019.

That places Türkiye 34th out of 39 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance in Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) in Türkiye, 2004 to 2019.
Year preT Change
2004 28.6%
2005 26.6% -6.9%
2006 29.4% +10.7%
2007 32.3% +9.6%
2008 35.4% +9.8%
2009 13.7% -61.2%
2010 11.1% -18.9%
2011 12.4% +11.5%
2012 9.0% -27.8%
2013 11.9% +32.7%
2014 12.5% +4.9%
2015 10.1% -18.9%
2016 10.0% -1.0%
2017 11.4% +13.3%
2018 10.9% -4.5%
2019 8.3% -23.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27.7% 13.7% 35.4% 6
2010s 10.8% 8.3% 12.5% 10

Countries ranked near Türkiye

  1. 31 Brazil 17.0% compare
  2. 32 Kyrgyzstan 8.8% compare
  3. 33 Pakistan 8.5% compare
  4. 35 Serbia 6.0% compare
  5. 36 Côte d'Ivoire 4.1% compare
  6. 37 Albania 4.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Türkiye?
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Türkiye was 8.3% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 35.4% in 2008.
What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 8.3% in 2019.
How does Türkiye rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance?
Türkiye ranks 34th out of 39 countries with data for 2019.
Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Türkiye data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)