Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 58.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
58.7%
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
14th
of 40 countries
All-time high
76.0%
in 2016
All-time low
19.9%
in 2007
Years of data
14
2007–2021

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Dominican Republic, 2007–2021

204060802007201420212007: 19.9 %, preT2008: 34.6 %, preT2009: 39.8 %, preT2010: 42.2 %, preT2011: 38.8 %, preT2012: 42.8 %, preT2013: 37 %, preT2014: 42 %, preT2015: 40.9 %, preT2016: 76 %, preT2017: 67 %, preT2018: 67.4 %, preT2019: 58.6 %, preT2021: 58.7 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Dominican Republic is 58.7%, measured in 2021.

That represents a change of up 0.1% on the previous year and up 51.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Dominican Republic peaked at 76.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 19.9%, in 2007.

Dominican Republic ranks 14th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Dominican Republic, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT) in Dominican Republic, 2007 to 2021.
Year %, preT Change
2007 19.9%
2008 34.6% +73.6%
2009 39.8% +15.0%
2010 42.2% +6.1%
2011 38.8% -8.1%
2012 42.8% +10.5%
2013 37.0% -13.7%
2014 42.0% +13.6%
2015 40.9% -2.6%
2016 76.0% +85.7%
2017 67.0% -11.9%
2018 67.4% +0.7%
2019 58.6% -13.0%
2021 58.7% +0.1%

Dominican Republic compared with similar countries

  • Dominican Republic's 58.7% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54.7%, 1.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Dominican Republic's 58.7% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 60.4%, 97% of the median. (15 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 31.4% 19.9% 39.8% 3
2010s 51.3% 37.0% 76.0% 10
2020s 58.7% 58.7% 58.7% 1

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 11 Costa Rica 63.1% compare
  2. 12 Brazil 63.1% compare
  3. 13 Ecuador 60.4% compare
  4. 15 Uruguay 56.9% compare
  5. 16 Mexico 55.1% compare
  6. 17 Argentina 54.7% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Dominican Republic?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Dominican Republic was 58.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 76.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 19.9% in 2007.
How does Dominican Republic rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Dominican Republic ranks 14th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Dominican Republic data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)