Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Uruguay

Uruguay: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 76.1% in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
76.1%
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
11th
of 40 countries
All-time high
78.6%
in 2015
All-time low
43.0%
in 2017
Years of data
13
2008–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Uruguay, 2008–2022

0204060802008201520222008: 68.9 %, preT2009: 61.2 %, preT2010: 69.1 %, preT2011: 66.4 %, preT2012: 64.4 %, preT2015: 78.6 %, preT2016: 62.1 %, preT2017: 43 %, preT2018: 69.7 %, preT2019: 43 %, preT2020: 70.2 %, preT2021: 76.5 %, preT2022: 76.1 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Uruguay is 76.1%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 18.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Uruguay peaked at 78.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 43.0%, in 2017.

Uruguay ranks 11th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Uruguay, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT) in Uruguay, 2008 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2008 68.9%
2009 61.2% -11.1%
2010 69.1% +12.8%
2011 66.4% -3.8%
2012 64.4% -3.1%
2015 78.6% +22.0%
2016 62.1% -20.9%
2017 43.0% -30.8%
2018 69.7% +62.1%
2019 43.0% -38.3%
2020 70.2% +63.3%
2021 76.5% +8.9%
2022 76.1% -0.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 65.1% 61.2% 68.9% 2
2010s 62.0% 43.0% 78.6% 8
2020s 74.3% 70.2% 76.5% 3

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 8 Argentina 82.3% compare
  2. 9 Paraguay 81.4% compare
  3. 10 Mexico 78.0% compare
  4. 12 Costa Rica 75.7% compare
  5. 13 Brazil 75.4% compare
  6. 14 Indonesia 72.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Uruguay?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Uruguay was 76.1% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 78.6% in 2015.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 43.0% in 2017.
How does Uruguay rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Uruguay ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Uruguay data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)