Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 21.5% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
21.5%
Change on year
down 10.1%
World rank
30th
of 40 countries
All-time high
27.0%
in 2007
All-time low
21.5%
in 2017
Years of data
5
2007–2017

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Russian Federation, 2007–2017

01020302007201220172007: 27 %, preT2014: 22.6 %, preT2015: 25.6 %, preT2016: 23.9 %, preT2017: 21.5 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Russian Federation is 21.5%, measured in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of down 10.1% on the previous year and down 20.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Russian Federation peaked at 27.0% in 2007 and was at its lowest, 21.5%, in 2017.

Russian Federation ranks 30th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT) in Russian Federation, 2007 to 2017.
Year %, preT Change
2007 27.0%
2014 22.6% -16.4%
2015 25.6% +13.5%
2016 23.9% -6.8%
2017 21.5% -10.1%

Russian Federation compared with similar countries

  • Russian Federation's 21.5% is below the median for high income countries, which is 35.8%, 60% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Russian Federation's 21.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 20.7%, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 27.0% 27.0% 27.0% 1
2010s 23.4% 21.5% 25.6% 4

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 27 Türkiye 28.0% compare
  2. 28 Belarus 27.0% compare
  3. 29 Poland 26.7% compare
  4. 31 Pakistan 21.0% compare
  5. 32 Kosovo 20.0% compare
  6. 32 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 20.0% 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 Russian Federation?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Russian Federation was 21.5% in 2017, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 27.0% in 2007.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 21.5% in 2017.
How does Russian Federation rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Russian Federation ranks 30th out of 40 countries with data for 2017.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Russian Federation 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)