Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa

South Africa: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 70.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
70.9%
Change on year
down 5.2%
World rank
4th
of 30 countries
All-time high
74.7%
in 2020
All-time low
46.4%
in 2005
Years of data
8
2005–2021

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021

0204060802005201320212005: 46.4 preT2010: 50.3 preT2014: 58.2 preT2016: 67.9 preT2018: 61.4 preT2019: 71.7 preT2020: 74.7 preT2021: 70.9 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 70.9% for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.2% on the previous year and up 41.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 74.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 46.4%, in 2005.

That places South Africa 4th out of 30 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers (preT) in South Africa, 2005 to 2021.
Year preT Change
2005 46.4%
2010 50.3% +8.3%
2014 58.2% +15.7%
2016 67.9% +16.6%
2018 61.4% -9.5%
2019 71.7% +16.7%
2020 74.7% +4.2%
2021 70.9% -5.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 46.4% 46.4% 46.4% 1
2010s 61.9% 50.3% 71.7% 5
2020s 72.8% 70.9% 74.7% 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa?
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa was 70.9% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 74.7% in 2020.
What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 46.4% in 2005.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers?
South Africa ranks 4th out of 30 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 41.0%. 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 (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
30 places, 256 data points, 2004–2022
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Cash Transfers programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)