Coverage of social protection and labor programs in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 78.4% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage of social protection and labor 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 78.4% for coverage of social protection and labor programs in 2021.
The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in South Africa peaked at 84.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 58.5%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 10th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 58.5% | — |
| 2010 | 62.8% | +7.2% |
| 2014 | 79.9% | +27.3% |
| 2016 | 78.1% | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 78.1% | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 84.2% | +7.9% |
| 2020 | 78.7% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | 78.4% | -0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 58.5% | 58.5% | 58.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 76.6% | 62.8% | 84.2% | 5 |
| 2020s | 78.5% | 78.4% | 78.7% | 2 |
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- 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 protection and labor programs in South Africa?
- Coverage of social protection and labor programs in South Africa was 78.4% 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 protection and labor programs recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 84.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.5% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
- South Africa ranks 10th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.