Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 59.0% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka is 59.0%, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 23.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka peaked at 59.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 47.7%, in 2009.
Sri Lanka ranks 18th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 56.2% | — |
| 2009 | 47.7% | -15.0% |
| 2012 | 59.1% | +23.7% |
| 2016 | 58.4% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 59.0% | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52.0% | 47.7% | 56.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 58.8% | 58.4% | 59.1% | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka was 59.0% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 59.1% in 2012.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 47.7% in 2009.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
- Sri Lanka ranks 18th out of 39 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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 (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)