Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in South Africa
South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 5.3% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Latest (2021)
5.3%
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
18th
of 40 countries
All-time high
9.3%
in 2005
All-time low
2.1%
in 2014
Years of data
8
2005–2021
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2021, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in South Africa stood at 5.3%.
That represents a change of up 13.3% on the previous year and down 22.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in South Africa peaked at 9.3% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.1%, in 2014.
South Africa ranks 18th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in South Africa, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 9.3% | — |
| 2010 | 6.9% | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | -69.9% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | +111.1% |
| 2018 | 2.2% | -50.2% |
| 2019 | 3.6% | +67.1% |
| 2020 | 4.7% | +29.1% |
| 2021 | 5.3% | +13.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 5.3% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.3%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.3% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.8% | 2.1% | 6.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 15 Türkiye 8.9% compare
- 16 Argentina 7.5% compare
- 17 El Salvador 5.3% compare
- 19 Costa Rica 5.1% compare
- 20 Kyrgyzstan 4.8% compare
- 21 Georgia 4.6% compare
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 population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in South Africa?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in South Africa was 5.3% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.3% in 2005.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.1% in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
- South Africa ranks 18th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa 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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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs