Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 10.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa is 10.0%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 21.3% on the previous year and up 173.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 14.9% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3.6%, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 12th of 30 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.0% | — |
| 2010 | 3.6% | -26.5% |
| 2014 | 7.9% | +117.5% |
| 2016 | 8.8% | +11.2% |
| 2018 | 11.7% | +32.9% |
| 2019 | 14.9% | +27.1% |
| 2020 | 12.7% | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 10.0% | -21.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.4% | 3.6% | 14.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 2 |
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- 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)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa was 10.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 14.9% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 30 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.0%. 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) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Cash Transfers programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)