Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Argentina

Argentina: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 7.5% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
7.5%
Change on year
down 52.6%
World rank
16th
of 40 countries
All-time high
62.3%
in 2006
All-time low
5.3%
in 2020
Years of data
13
2006–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Argentina, 2006–2022

02040602006201420222006: 62.3 %, preT2010: 44.3 %, preT2011: 18.6 %, preT2012: 16.5 %, preT2013: 21 %, preT2014: 15.8 %, preT2016: 11.4 %, preT2017: 10 %, preT2018: 10.1 %, preT2019: 6.7 %, preT2020: 5.3 %, preT2021: 15.9 %, preT2022: 7.5 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Argentina is 7.5%, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 52.6% on the previous year and down 54.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Argentina peaked at 62.3% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2020.

Argentina ranks 16th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT) in Argentina, 2006 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2006 62.3%
2010 44.3% -28.8%
2011 18.6% -58.0%
2012 16.5% -11.1%
2013 21.0% +26.6%
2014 15.8% -24.4%
2016 11.4% -28.0%
2017 10.0% -11.9%
2018 10.1% +1.0%
2019 6.7% -33.8%
2020 5.3% -20.8%
2021 15.9% +198.3%
2022 7.5% -52.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 62.3% 62.3% 62.3% 1
2010s 17.2% 6.7% 44.3% 9
2020s 9.6% 5.3% 15.9% 3

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 13 Indonesia 13.7% compare
  2. 14 Brazil 12.0% compare
  3. 15 Türkiye 8.9% compare
  4. 17 El Salvador 5.3% compare
  5. 18 South Africa 5.3% compare
  6. 19 Costa Rica 5.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Argentina?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Argentina was 7.5% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 62.3% in 2006.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2020.
How does Argentina rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Argentina ranks 16th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 54.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs