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

Armenia: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 37.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
37.8%
Change on year
down 12.3%
World rank
2nd
of 39 countries
All-time high
46.5%
in 2020
All-time low
9.5%
in 2011
Years of data
15
2008–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Armenia, 2008–2022

10203040502008201520222008: 13.9 %2009: 16.1 %2010: 14.4 %2011: 9.5 %2012: 16.1 %2013: 16.3 %2014: 22.9 %2015: 45.3 %2016: 23.1 %2017: 17.7 %2018: 14.2 %2019: 33.5 %2020: 46.5 %2021: 43.1 %2022: 37.8 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Armenia recorded 37.8% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in 2022.

That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and up 134.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Armenia peaked at 46.5% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 9.5%, in 2011.

Armenia ranks 2nd of 39 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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 Armenia, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) in Armenia, 2008 to 2022.
Year % Change
2008 13.9%
2009 16.1% +16.2%
2010 14.4% -10.5%
2011 9.5% -34.0%
2012 16.1% +69.1%
2013 16.3% +0.8%
2014 22.9% +41.1%
2015 45.3% +97.6%
2016 23.1% -49.0%
2017 17.7% -23.1%
2018 14.2% -19.7%
2019 33.5% +135.2%
2020 46.5% +38.7%
2021 43.1% -7.4%
2022 37.8% -12.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.0% 13.9% 16.1% 2
2010s 21.3% 9.5% 45.3% 10
2020s 42.4% 37.8% 46.5% 3

Countries ranked near Armenia

  1. 1 Belarus 65.0% compare
  2. 3 Chile 33.4% compare
  3. 4 Russian Federation 32.6% compare
  4. 5 Türkiye 19.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Armenia?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Armenia was 37.8% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Armenia?
The highest recorded value was 46.5% in 2020.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Armenia?
The lowest recorded value was 9.5% in 2011.
How does Armenia rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Armenia ranks 2nd out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Armenia?
Over the last ten years it is up 134.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Armenia 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)