Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and in South Africa

South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and was 71.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
71.0%
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
10th
of 37 countries
All-time high
74.1%
in 2019
All-time low
50.8%
in 2005
Years of data
8
2005–2021

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and in South Africa, 2005–2021

0204060802005201320212005: 50.82010: 52.72014: 72.72016: 67.22018: 68.12019: 74.12020: 71.82021: 71

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 71.0% for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and in 2021.

The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 34.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and in South Africa peaked at 74.1% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 50.8%, in 2005.

South Africa ranks 10th of 37 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -rural in South Africa, 2005 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2005 50.8%
2010 52.7% +3.9%
2014 72.7% +37.9%
2016 67.2% -7.5%
2018 68.1% +1.3%
2019 74.1% +8.9%
2020 71.8% -3.2%
2021 71.0% -1.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 50.8% 50.8% 50.8% 1
2010s 67.0% 52.7% 74.1% 5
2020s 71.4% 71.0% 71.8% 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 7 Chile 75.9% compare
  2. 8 Poland 73.6% compare
  3. 9 Russian Federation 71.4% compare
  4. 11 Panama 69.4% compare
  5. 12 Romania 67.7% compare
  6. 13 Armenia 67.4% compare

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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 71.0% 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 74.1% in 2019.
What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 50.8% in 2005.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -all social protection and?
South Africa ranks 10th out of 37 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 34.8%. 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 -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -rural
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
37 places, 365 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)