Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -rural in South Africa

South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -rural was 69.6% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
69.6%
Change on year
down 1.5%
World rank
6th
of 37 countries
All-time high
72.4%
in 2019
All-time low
49.3%
in 2005
Years of data
8
2005–2021

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -rural in South Africa, 2005–2021

0204060802005201320212005: 49.32010: 50.52014: 712016: 64.42018: 66.62019: 72.42020: 70.72021: 69.6

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural in South Africa is 69.6%, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 37.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural in South Africa peaked at 72.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 49.3%, in 2005.

South Africa ranks 6th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -rural in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -rural in South Africa, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 49.3%
2010 50.5% +2.6%
2014 71.0% +40.6%
2016 64.4% -9.3%
2018 66.6% +3.3%
2019 72.4% +8.8%
2020 70.7% -2.4%
2021 69.6% -1.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 49.3% 49.3% 49.3% 1
2010s 65.0% 50.5% 72.4% 5
2020s 70.1% 69.6% 70.7% 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

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  4. 7 Mongolia 64.7% compare
  5. 8 Georgia 64.6% compare
  6. 9 Chile 59.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural in South Africa?
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural in South Africa was 69.6% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 72.4% in 2019.
What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 49.3% in 2005.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural?
South Africa ranks 6th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -rural rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.8%. 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 -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -rural
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
37 places, 365 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)