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 11.4% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka is 11.4%, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 99.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka peaked at 11.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.2%, in 2006.
Sri Lanka ranks 14th 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4.2% | — |
| 2009 | 5.8% | +37.8% |
| 2012 | 9.2% | +59.8% |
| 2016 | 10.8% | +17.4% |
| 2019 | 11.4% | +6.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 11.4% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5%, 7.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.0% | 4.2% | 5.8% | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.5% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5702 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
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 11.4% 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 11.4% in 2019.
- 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 4.2% in 2006.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
- Sri Lanka ranks 14th out of 40 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 99.0%. 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 Insurance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)