Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile (%) in Russia

Russia: Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile (%) was 71.7% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
71.7%
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
11th
of 39 countries
All-time high
74.5%
in 2014
All-time low
32.8%
in 2007
Years of data
5
2007–2017

Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Russia, 2007–2017

0204060802007201220172007: 32.8 % of population2014: 74.5 % of population2015: 70.8 % of population2016: 73.1 % of population2017: 71.7 % 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 safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Russia is 71.7%, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 118.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Russia peaked at 74.5% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 32.8%, in 2007.

That places Russia 11th out of 39 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile (%) in Russia, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile (% of population) in Russia, 2007 to 2017.
Year % of population Change
2007 32.8% —
2014 74.5% +127.1%
2015 70.8% -5.0%
2016 73.1% +3.3%
2017 71.7% -1.9%

Russia compared with similar countries

  • Russia's 71.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 68.4%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Russia's 71.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 38.7%, 1.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 32.8% 32.8% 32.8% 1
2010s 72.5% 70.8% 74.5% 4

Countries ranked near Russia

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  3. 10 Georgia 72.3% compare
  4. 12 Costa Rica 68.4% compare
  5. 13 Paraguay 67.8% compare
  6. 14 Indonesia 64.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Russia?
Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Russia was 71.7% in 2017, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 74.5% in 2014.
What is the lowest coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 32.8% in 2007.
How does Russia rank for coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile?
Russia ranks 11th out of 39 countries with data for 2017.
Is coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is up 118.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russia 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 safety net programs in 2nd quintile (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd 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
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.