Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile was 6.5% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
6.5%
Change on year
down 16.2%
World rank
33rd
of 37 countries
All-time high
11.8%
in 2015
All-time low
4.8%
in 2008
Years of data
14
2007–2021

Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Dominican Republic, 2007–2021

02.557.51012.52007201420212007: 6.5 % of population2008: 4.8 % of population2009: 6.4 % of population2010: 6.9 % of population2011: 6.6 % of population2012: 7.6 % of population2013: 6.8 % of population2014: 7.4 % of population2015: 11.8 % of population2016: 5.3 % of population2017: 5.2 % of population2018: 6.6 % of population2019: 7.8 % of population2021: 6.5 % of population

Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Dominican Republic is 6.5%, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 16.2% on the previous year and down 0.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Dominican Republic peaked at 11.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 4.8%, in 2008.

That places Dominican Republic 33rd out of 37 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Dominican Republic, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile (% of population) in Dominican Republic, 2007 to 2021.
Year % of population Change
2007 6.5%
2008 4.8% -25.4%
2009 6.4% +31.4%
2010 6.9% +9.1%
2011 6.6% -5.5%
2012 7.6% +16.6%
2013 6.8% -10.9%
2014 7.4% +8.0%
2015 11.8% +60.5%
2016 5.3% -55.5%
2017 5.2% -0.5%
2018 6.6% +27.1%
2019 7.8% +16.8%
2021 6.5% -16.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.9% 4.8% 6.5% 3
2010s 7.2% 5.2% 11.8% 10
2020s 6.5% 6.5% 6.5% 1

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 30 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.3% compare
  2. 31 El Salvador 7.7% compare
  3. 32 Paraguay 7.2% compare
  4. 34 Thailand 5.7% compare
  5. 35 Honduras 4.7% compare
  6. 36 South Africa 4.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Dominican Republic?
Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile in Dominican Republic was 6.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 11.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 4.8% in 2008.
How does Dominican Republic rank for coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile?
Dominican Republic ranks 33rd out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social insurance programs in 4th quintile (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
37 places, 369 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.