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 76.7% in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
76.7%
Change on year
down 23.3%
World rank
10th
of 39 countries
All-time high
100.0%
in 2021
All-time low
55.3%
in 2016
Years of data
13
2008–2022

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

0204060801002008201520222008: 71.9 %2009: 77.5 %2010: 86.9 %2011: 91.2 %2012: 94.4 %2015: 95.2 %2016: 55.3 %2017: 96.1 %2018: 74.7 %2019: 85.7 %2020: 71.3 %2021: 100 %2022: 76.7 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Uruguay is 76.7%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 23.3% on the previous year and down 18.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Uruguay peaked at 100.0% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 55.3%, in 2016.

Uruguay ranks 10th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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 (%) in Uruguay, 2008 to 2022.
Year % Change
2008 71.9%
2009 77.5% +7.7%
2010 86.9% +12.2%
2011 91.2% +5.0%
2012 94.4% +3.5%
2015 95.2% +0.9%
2016 55.3% -41.9%
2017 96.1% +73.8%
2018 74.7% -22.3%
2019 85.7% +14.7%
2020 71.3% -16.8%
2021 100.0% +40.3%
2022 76.7% -23.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 74.7% 71.9% 77.5% 2
2010s 84.9% 55.3% 96.1% 8
2020s 82.6% 71.3% 100.0% 3

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 7 Panama 89.9% compare
  2. 8 El Salvador 87.4% compare
  3. 9 Georgia 79.6% compare
  4. 11 Paraguay 71.0% compare
  5. 12 Brazil 69.3% compare
  6. 13 Argentina 69.2% compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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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 76.7% 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 100.0% in 2021.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 55.3% in 2016.
How does Uruguay rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Uruguay ranks 10th out of 39 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 down 18.8%. 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 (%). 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 (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

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