Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor was 72.8% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa stood at 72.8%.
The figure is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 62.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa peaked at 80.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 36.7%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 8th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 36.7% | — |
| 2010 | 44.8% | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 70.5% | +57.5% |
| 2016 | 72.4% | +2.7% |
| 2018 | 68.8% | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 80.8% | +17.5% |
| 2020 | 76.1% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | 72.8% | -4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 67.5% | 44.8% | 80.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 74.5% | 72.8% | 76.1% | 2 |
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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 protection and labor in South Africa?
- Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa was 72.8% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 80.8% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.7% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.6%. 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 Protection and Labor (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)