Coverage (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban was 72.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in South Africa is 72.1%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 36.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in South Africa peaked at 80.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 45.5%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 13th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Coverage (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 45.5% | — |
| 2010 | 52.9% | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 74.1% | +39.9% |
| 2016 | 71.4% | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 71.2% | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 80.0% | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 71.7% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | 72.1% | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.5% | 45.5% | 45.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 69.9% | 52.9% | 80.0% | 5 |
| 2020s | 71.9% | 71.7% | 72.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- 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 (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in South Africa?
- Coverage (%) -all social protection and labor -urban in South Africa was 72.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage (%) -all social protection and labor -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 80.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage (%) -all social protection and labor -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.5% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage (%) -all social protection and labor -urban?
- South Africa ranks 13th out of 39 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage (%) -all social protection and labor -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage (%) -All Social Protection and Labor -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Social Protection and Labor programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)