Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in Russia

Russia: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance was 72.6% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
72.6%
Change on year
down 13.6%
World rank
14th
of 38 countries
All-time high
84.0%
in 2016
All-time low
47.0%
in 2014
Years of data
5
2007–2017

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in Russia, 2007–2017

0204060802007201220172007: 57.72014: 472015: 49.62016: 842017: 72.6

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in Russia is 72.6%, measured in 2017.

The figure is down 13.6% on the previous year and up 25.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in Russia peaked at 84.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 47.0%, in 2014.

Russia ranks 14th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in Russia, 2007 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2007 57.7% —
2014 47.0% -18.5%
2015 49.6% +5.5%
2016 84.0% +69.3%
2017 72.6% -13.6%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 72.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 80.1%, 91% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 72.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 44.3%, 1.6× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 57.7% 57.7% 57.7% 1
2010s 63.3% 47.0% 84.0% 4

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 11 Georgia 79.6% compare
  2. 12 Uruguay 76.7% compare
  3. 13 Indonesia 73.4% compare
  4. 15 Armenia 71.1% compare
  5. 16 Paraguay 71.0% compare
  6. 17 Brazil 70.2% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in Russia?
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in Russia was 72.6% in 2017, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 84.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 47.0% in 2014.
How does Russia rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance?
Russia ranks 14th out of 38 countries with data for 2017.
Is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 373 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)