Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in South Africa
South Africa: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 93.6% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2021, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in South Africa stood at 93.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in South Africa peaked at 97.7% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 86.3%, in 2018.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in South Africa, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 95.4% | — |
| 2010 | 95.5% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 97.7% | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 88.0% | -9.9% |
| 2018 | 86.3% | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 90.5% | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 94.6% | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 93.6% | -1.0% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 93.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 54.7%, 1.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 95.4% | 95.4% | 95.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 91.6% | 86.3% | 97.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 94.1% | 93.6% | 94.6% | 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) only receiving all social in South Africa?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in South Africa was 93.6% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 97.7% in 2014.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.3% in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa 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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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)