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 0.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.2%
Change on year
down 66.3%
World rank
23rd
of 39 countries
All-time high
14.9%
in 2011
All-time low
0.0%
in 2013
Years of data
13
2006–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Argentina, 2006–2022

0510152006201420222006: 0.456 %2010: 0.553 %2011: 14.9 %2012: 8.6 %2013: 0 %2014: 1 %2016: 7.8 %2017: 1.4 %2018: 0 %2019: 0.169 %2020: 0 %2021: 0.589 %2022: 0.199 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Argentina is 0.2%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 66.3% on the previous year and down 97.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Argentina peaked at 14.9% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2013.

That places Argentina 23rd out of 39 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

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) in Argentina, 2006 to 2022.
Year % Change
2006 0.5%
2010 0.6% +21.3%
2011 14.9% +2584.7%
2012 8.6% -42.4%
2013 0.0% -100.0%
2014 1.0%
2016 7.8% +657.6%
2017 1.4% -82.5%
2018 0.0% -100.0%
2019 0.2%
2020 0.0% -100.0%
2021 0.6%
2022 0.2% -66.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.5% 0.5% 0.5% 1
2010s 3.8% 0.0% 14.9% 9
2020s 0.3% 0.0% 0.6% 3

Countries ranked near Argentina

  1. 20 Ecuador 0.4% compare
  2. 21 Mexico 0.3% compare
  3. 22 Côte d'Ivoire 0.2% compare
  4. 24 South Africa 0.1% compare
  5. 25 Colombia 0.1% compare
  6. 26 Burkina Faso 0.0% compare

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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 0.2% 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 14.9% 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 0.0% in 2013.
How does Argentina rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Argentina ranks 23rd out of 39 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 97.7%. 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 (%). 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 (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)