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. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in South Africa is 5.4%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 5.2% on the previous year and down 59.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in South Africa peaked at 15.7% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2018.
South Africa ranks 35th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.7% | — |
| 2010 | 13.4% | -15.1% |
| 2014 | 3.8% | -71.3% |
| 2016 | 4.1% | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | -43.4% |
| 2019 | 4.1% | +74.6% |
| 2020 | 5.1% | +25.4% |
| 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 26.7%, 20% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.7% | 15.7% | 15.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 2.3% | 13.4% | 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 15.7% in 2005.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
- South Africa ranks 35th 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 down 59.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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 (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs