Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance was 22.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
22.9%
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
20th
of 39 countries
All-time high
23.2%
in 2018
All-time low
2.2%
in 2007
Years of data
14
2007–2021

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance in Dominican Republic, 2007–2021

05101520252007201420212007: 2.2 preT2008: 5.6 preT2009: 6.7 preT2010: 10.6 preT2011: 8.3 preT2012: 10.4 preT2013: 11.3 preT2014: 11.1 preT2015: 8.4 preT2016: 21.6 preT2017: 22.6 preT2018: 23.2 preT2019: 20.5 preT2021: 22.9 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

Dominican Republic recorded 22.9% for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in 2021.

The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and up 175.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in Dominican Republic peaked at 23.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2007.

Dominican Republic ranks 20th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance in Dominican Republic, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) in Dominican Republic, 2007 to 2021.
Year preT Change
2007 2.2%
2008 5.6% +148.4%
2009 6.7% +20.2%
2010 10.6% +58.3%
2011 8.3% -21.1%
2012 10.4% +24.2%
2013 11.3% +9.0%
2014 11.1% -1.6%
2015 8.4% -24.2%
2016 21.6% +156.2%
2017 22.6% +4.8%
2018 23.2% +2.6%
2019 20.5% -11.8%
2021 22.9% +12.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.8% 2.2% 6.7% 3
2010s 14.8% 8.3% 23.2% 10
2020s 22.9% 22.9% 22.9% 1

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 17 Belarus 24.9% compare
  2. 18 Mexico 23.6% compare
  3. 19 Ukraine 23.5% compare
  4. 21 Armenia 22.2% compare
  5. 22 Paraguay 17.1% compare
  6. 23 Kazakhstan 12.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in Dominican Republic?
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in Dominican Republic was 22.9% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 23.2% in 2018.
What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2007.
How does Dominican Republic rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance?
Dominican Republic ranks 20th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 175.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)