Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Argentina
Argentina: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 8.7% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Argentina, 2006–2022
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2022, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Argentina stood at 8.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.1% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Argentina peaked at 21.7% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2006.
That places Argentina 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it 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) receiving Social Assistance in Argentina, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.8% | — |
| 2010 | 8.1% | +853.4% |
| 2011 | 21.7% | +169.2% |
| 2012 | 20.5% | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 7.3% | -64.6% |
| 2014 | 6.2% | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 17.6% | +184.7% |
| 2017 | 12.6% | -28.0% |
| 2018 | 10.4% | -17.7% |
| 2019 | 10.6% | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 3.6% | -65.6% |
| 2021 | 9.6% | +165.3% |
| 2022 | 8.7% | -10.1% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 8.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.0%, 87% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 8.7% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.7%, 2.4× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +853.4% | 0.8% | 8.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.8% | 6.2% | 21.7% | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
More work & labour data for Argentina
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7783 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7715 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7851 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.514 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 52,564 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 2,664 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,145 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,111 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,256 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Argentina?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Argentina was 8.7% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 21.7% in 2011.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2006.
- How does Argentina rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Argentina ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. 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) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)