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

Republic of Moldova: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 20.9% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
20.9%
Change on year
down 12.0%
World rank
31st
of 38 countries
All-time high
23.7%
in 2017
All-time low
16.1%
in 2012
Years of data
5
2010–2018

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Republic of Moldova, 2010–2018

05101520252010201420182010: 20.42012: 16.12013: 19.12017: 23.72018: 20.9

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

In 2018, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Republic of Moldova stood at 20.9%.

The figure is down 12.0% on the previous year and up 2.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Republic of Moldova peaked at 23.7% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 16.1%, in 2012.

That places Republic of Moldova 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural in Republic of Moldova, 2010 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2010 20.4%
2012 16.1% -20.9%
2013 19.1% +18.3%
2017 23.7% +24.5%
2018 20.9% -12.0%

Republic of Moldova compared with similar countries

  • Republic of Moldova's 20.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60.3%, 35% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Republic of Moldova's 20.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.1%, 77% of the median. (13 countries reporting)

Countries ranked near Republic of Moldova

  1. 28 Poland 34.3% compare
  2. 29 Kazakhstan 27.1% compare
  3. 30 Armenia 25.4% compare
  4. 32 Pakistan 20.2% compare
  5. 33 Kosovo 17.9% compare
  6. 33 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 17.9% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Republic of Moldova?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Republic of Moldova was 20.9% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The highest recorded value was 23.7% in 2017.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Republic of Moldova?
The lowest recorded value was 16.1% in 2012.
How does Republic of Moldova rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Republic of Moldova ranks 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2018.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Republic of Moldova data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 370 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

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