Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa

South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban was 56.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
56.3%
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
10th
of 39 countries
All-time high
69.3%
in 2019
All-time low
22.5%
in 2005
Years of data
8
2005–2021

Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021

2030405060702005201320212005: 22.52010: 33.42014: 62.42016: 54.92018: 57.52019: 69.32020: 57.42021: 56.3

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa is 56.3%, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 68.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa peaked at 69.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 22.5%, in 2005.

South Africa ranks 10th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 22.5%
2010 33.4% +48.8%
2014 62.4% +86.5%
2016 54.9% -11.9%
2018 57.5% +4.7%
2019 69.3% +20.6%
2020 57.4% -17.2%
2021 56.3% -1.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 22.5% 22.5% 22.5% 1
2010s 55.5% 33.4% 69.3% 5
2020s 56.8% 56.3% 57.4% 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 7 Thailand 70.5% compare
  2. 8 Georgia 59.9% compare
  3. 9 Russian Federation 58.9% compare
  4. 11 Romania 53.4% compare
  5. 12 Panama 48.2% compare
  6. 13 Belarus 43.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa?
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa was 56.3% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 69.3% in 2019.
What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 22.5% in 2005.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban?
South Africa ranks 10th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - all social assistance -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 68.3%. 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 -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - All Social Assistance -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)