Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Malawi

Malawi: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 57.5% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
57.5%
Change on year
up 14.1%
World rank
3rd
of 40 countries
All-time high
80.8%
in 2010
All-time low
39.3%
in 2004
Years of data
5
2004–2019

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Malawi, 2004–2019

0204060802004201120192004: 39.3 %2010: 80.8 %2013: 57.5 %2016: 50.4 %2019: 57.5 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Malawi recorded 57.5% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in 2019.

The figure is up 14.1% on the previous year and down 28.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Malawi peaked at 80.8% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 39.3%, in 2004.

That places Malawi 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) in Malawi, 2004 to 2019.
Year % Change
2004 39.3%
2010 80.8% +105.7%
2013 57.5% -28.8%
2016 50.4% -12.4%
2019 57.5% +14.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 39.3% 39.3% 39.3% 1
2010s 61.6% 50.4% 80.8% 4

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 1 Côte d'Ivoire 95.6% compare
  2. 2 Pakistan 74.1% compare
  3. 4 Burkina Faso 52.9% compare
  4. 5 Honduras 49.4% compare
  5. 6 Sri Lanka 49.1% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Malawi?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Malawi was 57.5% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 80.8% in 2010.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 39.3% in 2004.
How does Malawi rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
Malawi ranks 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is down 28.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Malawi data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs