Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Indonesia

Indonesia: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 12.3% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
12.3%
Change on year
up 76.3%
World rank
16th
of 40 countries
All-time high
12.3%
in 2022
All-time low
0.9%
in 2009
Years of data
12
2009–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Indonesia, 2009–2022

02.557.51012.52009201520222009: 0.863 %, preT2011: 2.8 %, preT2012: 2.5 %, preT2014: 4.9 %, preT2015: 5 %, preT2016: 4.8 %, preT2017: 4.2 %, preT2018: 5.5 %, preT2019: 4.6 %, preT2020: 5.1 %, preT2021: 7 %, preT2022: 12.3 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Indonesia is 12.3%, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.

The figure is up 76.3% on the previous year and up 384.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Indonesia peaked at 12.3% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 2009.

That places Indonesia 16th 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 Indonesia, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT) in Indonesia, 2009 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2009 0.9%
2011 2.8% +228.5%
2012 2.5% -10.7%
2014 4.9% +93.0%
2015 5.0% +2.9%
2016 4.8% -3.7%
2017 4.2% -12.3%
2018 5.5% +30.3%
2019 4.6% -17.4%
2020 5.1% +10.8%
2021 7.0% +37.5%
2022 12.3% +76.3%

Indonesia compared with similar countries

  • Indonesia's 12.3% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.0%, 1.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.9% 0.9% 0.9% 1
2010s 4.3% 2.5% 5.5% 8
2020s 8.1% 5.1% 12.3% 3

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 13 Kyrgyzstan 20.1% compare
  2. 14 Türkiye 19.2% compare
  3. 15 Costa Rica 18.7% compare
  4. 17 Kosovo 11.8% compare
  5. 17 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 11.8% compare
  6. 19 Viet Nam 11.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Indonesia?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Indonesia was 12.3% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 12.3% in 2022.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 2009.
How does Indonesia rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Indonesia ranks 16th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is up 384.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Indonesia 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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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, 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 receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)