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

Albania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 9.1% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
9.1%
Change on year
up 5.5%
World rank
37th
of 40 countries
All-time high
26.0%
in 2008
All-time low
0.6%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2008–2018

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Albania, 2008–2018

01020302008201320182008: 26 %2012: 11.4 %2015: 0.648 %2016: 0.915 %2017: 8.6 %2018: 9.1 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Albania is 9.1%, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 5.5% on the previous year and down 65.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Albania peaked at 26.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2015.

That places Albania 37th out of 40 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) in Albania, 2008 to 2018.
Year % Change
2008 26.0%
2012 11.4% -56.0%
2015 0.6% -94.3%
2016 0.9% +41.3%
2017 8.6% +840.2%
2018 9.1% +5.5%

Albania compared with similar countries

  • Albania's 9.1% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 53.9%, 17% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Albania's 9.1% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25.5%, 36% of the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 26.0% 26.0% 26.0% 1
2010s 6.1% 0.6% 11.4% 5

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 34 Kosovo 16.3% compare
  2. 34 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 16.3% compare
  3. 36 Serbia 11.4% compare
  4. 38 Kyrgyzstan 7.4% compare
  5. 39 Ukraine 6.8% compare
  6. 40 Côte d'Ivoire 2.9% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Albania?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Albania was 9.1% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Albania?
The highest recorded value was 26.0% in 2008.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2015.
How does Albania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Albania ranks 37th out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Albania?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Albania data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

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