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

Peru: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance was 51.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
51.6%
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
6th
of 39 countries
All-time high
81.3%
in 2012
All-time low
10.1%
in 2008
Years of data
15
2008–2022

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance in Peru, 2008–2022

204060802008201520222008: 10.1 preT2009: 19.6 preT2010: 24.9 preT2011: 21.9 preT2012: 81.3 preT2013: 17.1 preT2014: 15.1 preT2015: 19.2 preT2016: 17.6 preT2017: 18.2 preT2018: 19.1 preT2019: 18.4 preT2020: 49.9 preT2021: 68.8 preT2022: 51.6 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

In 2022, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in Peru stood at 51.6%.

That represents a change of down 25.0% on the previous year and down 36.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in Peru peaked at 81.3% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10.1%, in 2008.

That places Peru 6th out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

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 Peru, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) in Peru, 2008 to 2022.
Year preT Change
2008 10.1%
2009 19.6% +94.0%
2010 24.9% +27.1%
2011 21.9% -11.8%
2012 81.3% +271.2%
2013 17.1% -79.0%
2014 15.1% -11.4%
2015 19.2% +26.8%
2016 17.6% -8.4%
2017 18.2% +3.9%
2018 19.1% +4.8%
2019 18.4% -3.6%
2020 49.9% +170.9%
2021 68.8% +37.8%
2022 51.6% -25.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.8% 10.1% 19.6% 2
2010s 25.3% 15.1% 81.3% 10
2020s 56.7% 49.9% 68.8% 3

Countries ranked near Peru

  1. 3 El Salvador 77.4% compare
  2. 4 Thailand 69.5% compare
  3. 5 Mongolia 67.2% compare
  4. 7 Russian Federation 44.0% compare
  5. 8 Chile 43.3% compare
  6. 9 Romania 40.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in Peru?
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in Peru was 51.6% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance recorded in Peru?
The highest recorded value was 81.3% in 2012.
What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance recorded in Peru?
The lowest recorded value was 10.1% in 2008.
How does Peru rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance?
Peru ranks 6th out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in Peru?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Peru 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)