Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Brazil

Brazil: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 52.3% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
52.3%
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
26th
of 38 countries
All-time high
69.1%
in 2020
All-time low
45.3%
in 2011
Years of data
12
2006–2022

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

02040602006201420222006: 53.9 % of population2009: 45.5 % of population2011: 45.3 % of population2012: 46.4 % of population2015: 53.8 % of population2016: 50.7 % of population2017: 50.5 % of population2018: 50.9 % of population2019: 50.5 % of population2020: 69.1 % of population2021: 52.6 % of population2022: 52.3 % 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 protection and labor programs in Brazil is 52.3%, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Brazil peaked at 69.1% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 45.3%, in 2011.

That places Brazil 26th 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 12 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Brazil, 2006 to 2022.
Year % of population Change
2006 53.9%
2009 45.5% -15.7%
2011 45.3% -0.3%
2012 46.4% +2.3%
2015 53.8% +16.0%
2016 50.7% -5.7%
2017 50.5% -0.5%
2018 50.9% +0.9%
2019 50.5% -0.8%
2020 69.1% +36.8%
2021 52.6% -24.0%
2022 52.3% -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 49.7% 45.5% 53.9% 2
2010s 49.7% 45.3% 53.8% 7
2020s 58.0% 52.3% 69.1% 3

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 23 Argentina 56.6% compare
  2. 24 Kyrgyzstan 55.2% compare
  3. 25 Paraguay 54.4% compare
  4. 27 Dominican Republic 51.1% compare
  5. 28 Türkiye 49.3% compare
  6. 29 Albania 48.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Brazil?
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Brazil was 52.3% 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 Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 69.1% in 2020.
What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 45.3% in 2011.
How does Brazil rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
Brazil ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Brazil 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.