Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only … urban Assistance in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only … urban Assistance was 39.2% in 2019. ▲ Rising
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Sri Lanka, 2006–2019
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka is 39.2%, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka peaked at 39.2% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 22.7%, in 2006.
That places Sri Lanka 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only … urban Assistance in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 22.7% | — |
| 2009 | 37.2% | +63.7% |
| 2012 | 35.3% | -5.2% |
| 2016 | 37.1% | +5.1% |
| 2019 | 39.2% | +5.6% |
Sri Lanka compared with similar countries
- Sri Lanka's 39.2% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 47.4%, 83% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.0% | 22.7% | 37.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 37.2% | 35.3% | 39.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
More work & labour data for Sri Lanka
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5555 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5407 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5702 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.3 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 6,575 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,218 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 10,672 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 10,578 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 21,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Sri Lanka was 39.2% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 39.2% in 2019.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.7% in 2006.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- Sri Lanka ranks 22nd out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban. 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)