Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 71.6% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa stood at 71.6%.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 74.3% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 47.7%, 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
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 47.7% | — |
| 2010 | 51.9% | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 60.8% | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 68.9% | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 60.4% | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 70.5% | +16.7% |
| 2020 | 74.3% | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 71.6% | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.7% | 47.7% | 47.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 62.5% | 51.9% | 70.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 73.0% | 71.6% | 74.3% | 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 (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa?
- Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa was 71.6% 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 74.3% in 2020.
- What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.7% 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 38.1%. 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. 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)