Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Argentina

Argentina: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 56.6% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
56.6%
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
23rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
62.8%
in 2020
All-time low
33.3%
in 2006
Years of data
13
2006–2022

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Argentina, 2006–2022

02040602006201420222006: 33.3 % of population2010: 37.8 % of population2011: 42.1 % of population2012: 41.1 % of population2013: 46.4 % of population2014: 44.7 % of population2016: 52.3 % of population2017: 52.8 % of population2018: 52.8 % of population2019: 54.3 % of population2020: 62.8 % of population2021: 54.6 % of population2022: 56.6 % of population

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

Analysis

Argentina recorded 56.6% for coverage of social protection and labor programs in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 37.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Argentina peaked at 62.8% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 33.3%, in 2006.

That places Argentina 23rd out of 38 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 13 years of available data.

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Argentina, 2006 to 2022.
Year % of population Change
2006 33.3%
2010 37.8% +13.4%
2011 42.1% +11.5%
2012 41.1% -2.6%
2013 46.4% +12.9%
2014 44.7% -3.6%
2016 52.3% +17.0%
2017 52.8% +1.1%
2018 52.8% +0.0%
2019 54.3% +2.7%
2020 62.8% +15.8%
2021 54.6% -13.1%
2022 56.6% +3.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 1
2010s 47.1% 37.8% 54.3% 9
2020s 58.0% 54.6% 62.8% 3

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 20 Ukraine 61.8% compare
  2. 21 Republic of Moldova 60.2% compare
  3. 22 Kazakhstan 57.3% compare
  4. 24 Kyrgyzstan 55.2% compare
  5. 25 Paraguay 54.4% compare
  6. 26 Brazil 52.3% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Argentina?
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Argentina was 56.6% in 2022, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 62.8% in 2020.
What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 33.3% in 2006.
How does Argentina rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
Argentina ranks 23rd out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Argentina 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 protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% 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
38 places, 385 data points, 2002–2023
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Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.