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.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa is 94.6%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance in South Africa peaked at 97.5% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 83.6%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 6th of 38 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 83.6% | — |
| 2010 | 85.7% | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 96.1% | +12.2% |
| 2016 | 95.0% | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 97.5% | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 96.0% | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 95.3% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 94.6% | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 83.6% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 94.1% | 85.7% | 97.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 94.9% | 94.6% | 95.3% | 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. — 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 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 97.5% in 2018.
- What is the lowest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.6% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 6th out of 38 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 10.4%. 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. 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)