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

Türkiye: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 37.5% in 2013. ▲ Rising

Latest (2013)
37.5%
Change on year
down 13.9%
World rank
26th
of 38 countries
All-time high
55.1%
in 2008
All-time low
28.2%
in 2005
Years of data
10
2004–2013

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Türkiye, 2004–2013

02040602004200820132004: 302005: 28.22006: 36.12007: 49.32008: 55.12009: 46.22010: 49.72011: 542012: 43.62013: 37.5

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

Türkiye recorded 37.5% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in 2013.

That represents a change of down 13.9% on the previous year and up 24.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Türkiye peaked at 55.1% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 28.2%, in 2005.

Türkiye ranks 26th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -rural in Türkiye, 2004 to 2013.
Year Value Change
2004 30.0%
2005 28.2% -6.0%
2006 36.1% +28.1%
2007 49.3% +36.3%
2008 55.1% +11.9%
2009 46.2% -16.2%
2010 49.7% +7.6%
2011 54.0% +8.7%
2012 43.6% -19.3%
2013 37.5% -13.9%

Türkiye compared with similar countries

  • Türkiye's 37.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 60.3%, 62% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Türkiye's 37.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 27.1%, 1.4× the median. (13 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 40.8% 28.2% 55.1% 6
2010s 46.2% 37.5% 54.0% 4

Countries ranked near Türkiye

  1. 23 Chile 47.7% compare
  2. 24 Belarus 43.5% compare
  3. 25 Malawi 42.5% compare
  4. 27 Russian Federation 36.4% compare
  5. 28 Poland 34.3% compare
  6. 29 Kazakhstan 27.1% 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 Türkiye?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Türkiye was 37.5% in 2013, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Türkiye?
The highest recorded value was 55.1% in 2008.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Türkiye?
The lowest recorded value was 28.2% in 2005.
How does Türkiye rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Türkiye ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2013.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Türkiye?
Over the last ten years it is up 24.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Türkiye 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
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)