Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -rural in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -rural was 91.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -rural in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 91.9% for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural in 2021.
The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural in South Africa peaked at 93.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 75.8%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 37 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -rural in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 75.8% | — |
| 2010 | 76.3% | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 88.9% | +16.6% |
| 2016 | 91.3% | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 93.3% | +2.2% |
| 2019 | 92.2% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 93.7% | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 91.9% | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 75.8% | 75.8% | 75.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 88.4% | 76.3% | 93.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 92.8% | 91.9% | 93.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 99.1% compare
- 2 Peru 98.4% compare
- 4 Thailand 90.8% compare
- 5 El Salvador 88.4% compare
- 6 Viet Nam 87.4% 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 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural in South Africa?
- Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural in South Africa was 91.9% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 93.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.8% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -rural rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.5%. 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 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -rural. 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)