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

Argentina: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 1.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
1.3%
Change on year
down 60.7%
World rank
21st
of 40 countries
All-time high
45.9%
in 2012
All-time low
1.0%
in 2020
Years of data
13
2006–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Argentina, 2006–2022

010203040502006201420222006: 9.3 %, preT2010: 17.8 %, preT2011: 44.8 %, preT2012: 45.9 %, preT2013: 11.4 %, preT2014: 15.8 %, preT2016: 2.7 %, preT2017: 11.5 %, preT2018: 2.3 %, preT2019: 2.6 %, preT2020: 1 %, preT2021: 3.2 %, preT2022: 1.3 %, 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 Argentina is 1.3%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 60.7% on the previous year and down 97.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Argentina peaked at 45.9% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2020.

Argentina ranks 21st 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) only receiving All Social in Argentina, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, preT) in Argentina, 2006 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2006 9.3%
2010 17.8% +92.6%
2011 44.8% +151.3%
2012 45.9% +2.6%
2013 11.4% -75.2%
2014 15.8% +39.3%
2016 2.7% -83.0%
2017 11.5% +325.0%
2018 2.3% -80.1%
2019 2.6% +12.5%
2020 1.0% -59.9%
2021 3.2% +210.1%
2022 1.3% -60.7%

Argentina compared with similar countries

  • Argentina's 1.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5%, 81% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Argentina's 1.3% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 0.1%, 10.5× the median. (15 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.3% 9.3% 9.3% 1
2010s 17.2% 2.3% 45.9% 9
2020s 1.8% 1.0% 3.2% 3

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 18 Russian Federation 2.3% compare
  2. 19 Côte d'Ivoire 2.0% compare
  3. 20 Thailand 1.5% compare
  4. 22 Ecuador 1.2% compare
  5. 23 Mexico 0.8% compare
  6. 24 Indonesia 0.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Argentina?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Argentina was 1.3% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 45.9% in 2012.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2020.
How does Argentina rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Argentina ranks 21st 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 Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.3%. 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) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, 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 Insurance (%, 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 Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)