Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Insurance -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Insurance -urban was 2.2% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Insurance -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.2% for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 130.9% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban in South Africa peaked at 4.8% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 37th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Insurance -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.1% | — |
| 2010 | 2.7% | -13.1% |
| 2014 | 1.8% | -31.4% |
| 2016 | 4.8% | +162.9% |
| 2018 | 2.8% | -40.9% |
| 2019 | 3.8% | +35.3% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -75.0% |
| 2021 | 2.2% | +130.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.2% | 1.8% | 4.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 34 Dominican Republic 5.4% compare
- 35 Côte d'Ivoire 4.5% compare
- 36 Honduras 3.8% compare
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 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban in South Africa?
- Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban in South Africa was 2.2% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.8% in 2016.
- What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban?
- South Africa ranks 37th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - all social insurance -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - All Social Insurance -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)