Coverage of social insurance programs in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage of social insurance programs was 3.4% in 2021. ▬ Flat
Coverage of social insurance programs in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 3.4% for coverage of social insurance programs in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 53.8% on the previous year and down 0.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social insurance programs in South Africa peaked at 4.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.2%, in 2020.
That places South Africa 35th out of 36 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Coverage of social insurance programs in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.8% | — |
| 2010 | 3.4% | +21.5% |
| 2014 | 3.4% | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | +31.8% |
| 2018 | 3.2% | -28.6% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | +18.3% |
| 2020 | 2.2% | -40.9% |
| 2021 | 3.4% | +53.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.6% | 3.2% | 4.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 2.2% | 3.4% | 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage of social insurance programs in South Africa?
- Coverage of social insurance programs in South Africa was 3.4% 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 recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.4% in 2016.
- What is the lowest coverage of social insurance programs recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.2% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage of social insurance programs?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage of social insurance programs rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa 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 (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.