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
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance in Türkiye, 2004–2019
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.0% | 0.0% | 4.9% | 6 |
| 2010s | 14.2% | 0.0% | 36.3% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Türkiye
More work & labour data for Türkiye
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 31,966 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 54.63 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 38,497 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 8.78 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.51 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 95,928 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 41,171 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 49.84 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 0.6505 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2027)
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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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)