Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Insurance was 7.3% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance in South Africa is 7.3%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 55.5% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance in South Africa peaked at 8.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2018.
South Africa ranks 36th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.6% | — |
| 2010 | 8.7% | +54.1% |
| 2014 | 7.0% | -20.1% |
| 2016 | 6.3% | -8.9% |
| 2018 | 3.1% | -50.8% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | +96.7% |
| 2020 | 4.7% | -23.6% |
| 2021 | 7.3% | +55.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 33 Honduras 8.4% compare
- 34 Dominican Republic 8.3% compare
- 35 Côte d'Ivoire 7.5% compare
- 37 Thailand 4.4% compare
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance in South Africa?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance in South Africa was 7.3% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance?
- South Africa ranks 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - all social insurance rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - All Social Insurance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)