Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban was 22.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in Dominican Republic, 2007–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Dominican Republic is 22.0%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 25.1% on the previous year and up 283.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Dominican Republic peaked at 22.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 2007.
Dominican Republic ranks 19th 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 -urban in Dominican Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1.8% | — |
| 2008 | 3.8% | +112.4% |
| 2009 | 4.5% | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 7.1% | +57.3% |
| 2011 | 5.7% | -19.5% |
| 2012 | 8.2% | +42.2% |
| 2013 | 7.6% | -6.4% |
| 2014 | 7.1% | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 6.0% | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 17.3% | +189.9% |
| 2017 | 21.0% | +21.2% |
| 2018 | 20.9% | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 17.5% | -15.9% |
| 2021 | 22.0% | +25.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.4% | 1.8% | 4.5% | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.8% | 5.7% | 21.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 22.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Dominican Republic
- 16 South Africa 25.7% compare
- 17 Panama 25.6% compare
- 18 Uruguay 24.5% compare
- 20 Armenia 20.8% compare
- 21 Kazakhstan 15.3% compare
- 22 Republic of Moldova 14.5% compare
More work & labour data for Dominican Republic
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5342 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5118 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5561 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.3757 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 12,209 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,056 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 5,888 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 5,787 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 11,675 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Dominican Republic?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in Dominican Republic was 22.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 22.0% in 2021.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in Dominican Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2007.
- How does Dominican Republic rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban?
- Dominican Republic ranks 19th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 283.1%. 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 -urban. 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)