Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban was 81.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 81.8% for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 51.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa peaked at 87.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 44.0%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 6th out of 39 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 44.0% | — |
| 2010 | 53.9% | +22.7% |
| 2014 | 78.0% | +44.7% |
| 2016 | 79.6% | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 75.7% | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 87.3% | +15.2% |
| 2020 | 84.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 81.8% | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.0% | 44.0% | 44.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 74.9% | 53.9% | 87.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 83.1% | 81.8% | 84.5% | 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)
- 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 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa?
- Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa was 81.8% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 87.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.0% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban?
- South Africa ranks 6th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 51.7%. 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 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)