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

Latest (2021)
22.0%
Change on year
up 25.1%
World rank
19th
of 39 countries
All-time high
22.0%
in 2021
All-time low
1.8%
in 2007
Years of data
14
2007–2021

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

051015202007201420212007: 1.82008: 3.82009: 4.52010: 7.12011: 5.72012: 8.22013: 7.62014: 7.12015: 62016: 17.32017: 212018: 20.92019: 17.52021: 22

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

Annual values for Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in Dominican Republic, 2007 to 2021.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 16 South Africa 25.7% compare
  2. 17 Panama 25.6% compare
  3. 18 Uruguay 24.5% compare
  4. 20 Armenia 20.8% compare
  5. 21 Kazakhstan 15.3% compare
  6. 22 Republic of Moldova 14.5% compare

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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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Indicator
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)