How does South Africa rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance?

South Africa ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2021.

Is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

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 Insurance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa

Name: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa
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South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance was 0.2% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)

0.2%

Change on year

up 93.7%

World rank

23rd

of 36 countries

All-time high

3.6%

in 2018

All-time low

0.1%

in 2020

Years of data

2005–2021

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa, 2005–2021

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0.2% for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance in 2021.

The figure is up 93.7% on the previous year and down 77.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance in South Africa peaked at 3.6% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 23rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance in South Africa, 2005 to 2021.
Year	Value	Change
2005	1.0%	—
2010	0.8%	-17.9%
2014	0.9%	+14.5%
2016	1.7%	+85.1%
2018	3.6%	+111.7%
2019	0.6%	-83.4%
2020	0.1%	-84.5%
2021	0.2%	+93.7%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%	1
2010s	1.5%	0.6%	3.6%	5
2020s	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance in South Africa?: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance in South Africa was 0.2% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 3.6% in 2018.
What is the lowest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance?: South Africa ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all social insurance rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 77.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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 Insurance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Social Insurance
Source: ASPIRE
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 36 places, 352 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed: 04 September 2026

Percentage of population participating in Social Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)