Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Thailand
Thailand: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 92.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Thailand, 2009–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2021, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Thailand stood at 92.1%. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1,017.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Thailand peaked at 92.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.
Thailand ranks 1st of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Thailand, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12.9% | — |
| 2011 | 8.2% | -36.2% |
| 2013 | 15.5% | +87.5% |
| 2017 | 86.3% | +458.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 79.7% | — |
| 2020 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 92.1% | — |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 92.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.0%, 9.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.9% | 12.9% | 12.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.9% | 0.0% | 86.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 46.0% | 0.0% | 92.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More work & labour data for Thailand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7165 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1451 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 45,410 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,963 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,079 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22,476 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 45,555 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Thailand?
- Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Thailand was 92.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 92.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
- How does Thailand rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Thailand ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,017.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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)