Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 4.0% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Sri Lanka is 4.0%, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 16.0% on the previous year and up 84.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Sri Lanka peaked at 4.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2006.
That places Sri Lanka 25th out of 40 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0.8% | — |
| 2009 | 2.2% | +173.4% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | -50.0% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | +217.3% |
| 2019 | 4.0% | +16.0% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 4.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.0%, 40% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
- 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) receiving social assistance in Sri Lanka?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Sri Lanka was 4.0% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2019.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2006.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Sri Lanka ranks 25th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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) 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)