Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 41.0% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Sri Lanka is 41.0%, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 5.1% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Sri Lanka peaked at 49.2% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 41.0%, in 2019.
Sri Lanka ranks 8th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 42.2% | — |
| 2009 | 49.2% | +16.6% |
| 2012 | 46.4% | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 43.3% | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 41.0% | -5.1% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 41.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.5%, 3.9× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.7% | 42.2% | 49.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 43.6% | 41.0% | 46.4% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5702 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Sri Lanka?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Sri Lanka was 41.0% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 49.2% in 2009.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.0% in 2019.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
- Sri Lanka ranks 8th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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