Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 39.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa is 39.9%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 8.3% on the previous year and up 26.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 43.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 31.5%, in 2010.
That places South Africa 6th out of 27 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 33.4% | — |
| 2010 | 31.5% | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 35.8% | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 35.8% | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 42.8% | +19.7% |
| 2019 | 37.7% | -12.0% |
| 2020 | 43.5% | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 39.9% | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.4% | 33.4% | 33.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 36.7% | 31.5% | 42.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 41.7% | 39.9% | 43.5% | 2 |
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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) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa was 39.9% 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 43.5% in 2020.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.5% in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers?
- South Africa ranks 6th out of 27 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 26.6%. 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 -rural. 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)