Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers was 9.6% 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 9.6%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 24.0% on the previous year and up 138.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers in South Africa peaked at 14.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.0%, in 2010.
That places South Africa 12th out of 30 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.5% | — |
| 2010 | 4.0% | -26.5% |
| 2014 | 8.4% | +108.6% |
| 2016 | 8.9% | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 11.5% | +28.7% |
| 2019 | 14.6% | +27.1% |
| 2020 | 12.6% | -13.4% |
| 2021 | 9.6% | -24.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.5% | 4.0% | 14.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 11.1% | 9.6% | 12.6% | 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 9.6% 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 14.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - unconditional cash transfers recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.0% 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 138.8%. 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) (%) - Unconditional Cash Transfers. 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)