Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 42.5% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa is 42.5%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 12.7% on the previous year and up 56.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 48.7% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 23.7%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 7th of 30 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23.7% | — |
| 2010 | 27.2% | +14.6% |
| 2014 | 31.9% | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 40.1% | +25.7% |
| 2018 | 39.2% | -2.2% |
| 2019 | 42.5% | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 48.7% | +14.5% |
| 2021 | 42.5% | -12.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.7% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 36.2% | 27.2% | 42.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 45.6% | 42.5% | 48.7% | 2 |
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- 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 (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa?
- Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa was 42.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 48.7% in 2020.
- What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.7% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers?
- South Africa ranks 7th out of 30 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.5%. 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 (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Cash Transfers programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)