Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban was 25.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa is 25.7%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 38.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa peaked at 46.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 9.7%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 16th out of 39 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Assistance -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.7% | — |
| 2010 | 18.6% | +91.9% |
| 2014 | 38.9% | +109.2% |
| 2016 | 21.9% | -43.7% |
| 2018 | 31.3% | +42.7% |
| 2019 | 46.2% | +47.7% |
| 2020 | 26.3% | -43.1% |
| 2021 | 25.7% | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.7% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 31.4% | 18.6% | 46.2% | 5 |
| 2020s | 26.0% | 25.7% | 26.3% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban in South Africa was 25.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 46.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.7% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban?
- South Africa ranks 16th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social assistance -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.2%. 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 -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)