Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance was 34.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa stood at 34.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 65.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa peaked at 51.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 10.7%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 12th out of 39 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 10.7% | — |
| 2010 | 20.6% | +91.8% |
| 2014 | 43.7% | +112.2% |
| 2016 | 31.7% | -27.5% |
| 2018 | 38.4% | +21.2% |
| 2019 | 51.9% | +35.3% |
| 2020 | 33.8% | -34.8% |
| 2021 | 34.0% | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.7% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.2% | 20.6% | 51.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 33.9% | 33.8% | 34.0% | 2 |
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More work & labour data for South Africa
- 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 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa was 34.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 51.9% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.7% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 65.5%. 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 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)