Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Social Pensions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Social Pensions was 3.7% in 2019. β² Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Social Pensions in Sri Lanka, 2006β2019
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 3.7% for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions in 2019.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 178.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions in Sri Lanka peaked at 3.9% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.3%, in 2009.
That places Sri Lanka 13th out of 25 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% | 3 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. β Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. β Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
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- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions in Sri Lanka?
- Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions in Sri Lanka was 3.7% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9% in 2016.
- What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.3% in 2009.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions?
- Sri Lanka ranks 13th out of 25 countries with data for 2019.
- Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - social pensions rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 178.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Social Pensions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Pensions programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)