Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in South Africa
South Africa: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 5.4% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2021, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in South Africa stood at 5.4%. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 38.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in South Africa peaked at 5.4% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2014.
That places South Africa 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in South Africa, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.6% | — |
| 2010 | 3.9% | +47.9% |
| 2014 | 0.2% | -94.8% |
| 2016 | 4.1% | +1931.3% |
| 2018 | 2.2% | -47.5% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | +87.9% |
| 2020 | 5.1% | +25.5% |
| 2021 | 5.4% | +5.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 5.4% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.5%, 51% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 0.2% | 4.1% | 5 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in South Africa?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in South Africa was 5.4% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4% in 2021.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2014.
- How does South Africa rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
- South Africa ranks 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs