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 96.6% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in South Africa is 96.6%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and up 10.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in South Africa peaked at 97.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 86.2%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 3rd out of 38 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 86.2% | — |
| 2010 | 87.1% | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 96.3% | +10.6% |
| 2016 | 91.2% | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 89.6% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 91.5% | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 97.2% | +6.2% |
| 2021 | 96.6% | -0.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 96.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60.3%, 1.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 86.2% | 86.2% | 86.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 91.1% | 87.1% | 96.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 96.9% | 96.6% | 97.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 99.6% compare
- 2 Thailand 96.9% compare
- 4 Peru 93.4% compare
- 5 Panama 91.2% compare
- 6 El Salvador 87.8% compare
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 96.6% 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 97.2% in 2020.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.2% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 38 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 up 10.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 (%) -rural. 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)