Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in El Salvador

El Salvador: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban was 74.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
74.3%
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
3rd
of 39 countries
All-time high
74.3%
in 2022
All-time low
3.2%
in 2007
Years of data
14
2007–2022

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in El Salvador, 2007–2022

0204060802007201420222007: 3.22008: 5.12009: 6.92010: 18.82011: 16.32012: 72.42014: 13.22015: 69.92016: 70.22017: 572018: 48.42019: 60.72021: 70.22022: 74.3

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

El Salvador recorded 74.3% for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in 2022. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in El Salvador peaked at 74.3% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.2%, in 2007.

That places El Salvador 3rd out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.

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 El Salvador, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in El Salvador, 2007 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2007 3.2%
2008 5.1% +56.9%
2009 6.9% +35.3%
2010 18.8% +173.8%
2011 16.3% -13.3%
2012 72.4% +343.4%
2014 13.2% -81.8%
2015 69.9% +430.0%
2016 70.2% +0.4%
2017 57.0% -18.8%
2018 48.4% -15.0%
2019 60.7% +25.2%
2021 70.2% +15.8%
2022 74.3% +5.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.1% 3.2% 6.9% 3
2010s 47.4% 13.2% 72.4% 9
2020s 72.3% 70.2% 74.3% 2

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  3. 4 Mongolia 68.1% compare
  4. 5 Thailand 66.9% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in El Salvador?
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in El Salvador was 74.3% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 74.3% in 2022.
What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 3.2% in 2007.
How does El Salvador rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban?
El Salvador ranks 3rd out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador 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)