Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor was 71.6% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa stood at 71.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 45.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor in South Africa peaked at 80.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 44.3%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 13th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) -All Social Protection and Labor in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 44.3% | — |
| 2010 | 49.1% | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 73.2% | +49.2% |
| 2016 | 71.9% | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 69.0% | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 80.7% | +16.9% |
| 2020 | 75.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 71.6% | -5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.3% | 44.3% | 44.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 68.8% | 49.1% | 80.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 73.5% | 71.6% | 75.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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)
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- 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 71.6% 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 80.7% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.3% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) -all social protection and labor?
- South Africa ranks 13th 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 45.7%. 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. 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)