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

Türkiye: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance was 19.7% in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
19.7%
World rank
5th
of 39 countries
All-time high
36.3%
in 2016
All-time low
0.0%
in 2005
Years of data
16
2004–2019

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Türkiye, 2004–2019

0102030402004201120192004: 0.782 %2005: 0 %2006: 4 %2007: 1.4 %2008: 4.9 %2009: 1.2 %2010: 21 %2011: 0 %2012: 11.6 %2013: 8.4 %2014: 26 %2015: 3.9 %2016: 36.3 %2017: 15.4 %2018: 0 %2019: 19.7 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Türkiye recorded 19.7% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in 2019.

The figure is up 1,581.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Türkiye peaked at 36.3% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2005.

Türkiye ranks 5th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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 Türkiye, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) in Türkiye, 2004 to 2019.
Year % Change
2004 0.8%
2005 0.0% -100.0%
2006 4.0%
2007 1.4% -66.4%
2008 4.9% +260.4%
2009 1.2% -76.1%
2010 21.0% +1694.8%
2011 0.0% -100.0%
2012 11.6%
2013 8.4% -28.0%
2014 26.0% +210.0%
2015 3.9% -85.0%
2016 36.3% +830.6%
2017 15.4% -57.7%
2018 0.0% -100.0%
2019 19.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.0% 0.0% 4.9% 6
2010s 14.2% 0.0% 36.3% 10

Countries ranked near Türkiye

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  2. 3 Chile 33.4% compare
  3. 4 Russian Federation 32.6% compare
  4. 6 Costa Rica 15.3% compare
  5. 7 Indonesia 10.5% compare
  6. 8 Serbia 8.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Türkiye?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance in Türkiye was 19.7% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 36.3% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2005.
How does Türkiye rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Türkiye ranks 5th out of 39 countries with data for 2019.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is up 1,581.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Türkiye 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)