Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and was 39.5% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 39.5% for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and in 2021.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and up 45.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and in South Africa peaked at 56.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.9%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 18th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.9% | — |
| 2010 | 27.2% | +71.1% |
| 2014 | 48.0% | +76.2% |
| 2016 | 38.1% | -20.7% |
| 2018 | 41.6% | +9.2% |
| 2019 | 56.1% | +34.8% |
| 2020 | 37.0% | -34.0% |
| 2021 | 39.5% | +6.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.9% | 15.9% | 15.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 42.2% | 27.2% | 56.1% | 5 |
| 2020s | 38.3% | 37.0% | 39.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 protection and in South Africa?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and in South Africa was 39.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 56.1% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.9% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.1%. 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 Protection and Labor (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)