Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers -urban was 25.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban in South Africa stood at 25.3%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.3% on the previous year and up 106.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban in South Africa peaked at 32.9% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10.5%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 9th out of 29 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10.5% | — |
| 2010 | 12.2% | +16.8% |
| 2014 | 19.9% | +62.3% |
| 2016 | 23.6% | +18.9% |
| 2018 | 26.2% | +10.9% |
| 2019 | 31.9% | +21.7% |
| 2020 | 32.9% | +3.3% |
| 2021 | 25.3% | -23.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.5% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 22.8% | 12.2% | 31.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 29.1% | 25.3% | 32.9% | 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban in South Africa?
- Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban in South Africa was 25.3% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 32.9% in 2020.
- What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.5% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban?
- South Africa ranks 9th out of 29 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - unconditional cash transfers -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.5%. 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 -urban. 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)