Coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile was 70.5% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile 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
The most recent figure for coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile in South Africa is 70.5%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.3% on the previous year and up 48.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile in South Africa peaked at 79.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 42.2%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 8th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 42.2% | — |
| 2010 | 47.4% | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 72.4% | +52.7% |
| 2016 | 69.5% | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 67.6% | -2.6% |
| 2019 | 79.2% | +17.1% |
| 2020 | 74.4% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 70.5% | -5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.2% | 42.2% | 42.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 67.2% | 47.4% | 79.2% | 5 |
| 2020s | 72.5% | 70.5% | 74.4% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile in South Africa?
- Coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile in South Africa was 70.5% 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 safety net programs in 4th quintile recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 79.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.2% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile?
- South Africa ranks 8th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage of social safety net programs in 4th quintile rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.7%. 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 safety net programs in 4th quintile (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
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.