Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance was 94.6% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 94.6% for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa peaked at 97.8% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 90.2%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 11th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 90.2% | — |
| 2010 | 92.9% | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 97.8% | +5.2% |
| 2016 | 94.9% | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 97.2% | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 95.9% | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 95.2% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 94.6% | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 90.2% | 90.2% | 90.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 95.7% | 92.9% | 97.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 94.9% | 94.6% | 95.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 8 Mongolia 96.1% compare
- 9 Georgia 95.4% compare
- 10 El Salvador 94.6% compare
- 12 Costa Rica 94.4% compare
- 13 Russian Federation 92.0% compare
- 14 Argentina 91.0% compare
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 extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa?
- Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa was 94.6% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 97.8% in 2014.
- What is the lowest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 90.2% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. 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 extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)