Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in South Africa
South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 0.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.9% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 216.5% on the previous year and up 54.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in South Africa peaked at 10.9% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2020.
That places South Africa 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.6% | -71.1% |
| 2014 | 2.0% | +262.2% |
| 2016 | 7.7% | +275.6% |
| 2018 | 10.9% | +41.6% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | -56.3% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -94.2% |
| 2021 | 0.9% | +216.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.0%, 9% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 0.6% | 10.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in South Africa?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in South Africa was 0.9% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9% in 2018.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 31st out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 54.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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)