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

Dominican Republic: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 54.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)
54.1%
Change on year
down 5.9%
World rank
17th
of 40 countries
All-time high
75.2%
in 2016
All-time low
18.5%
in 2007
Years of data
14
2007–2021

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Dominican Republic, 2007–2021

204060802007201420212007: 18.5 %2008: 32.4 %2009: 36.6 %2010: 39.5 %2011: 36.6 %2012: 39.7 %2013: 33.4 %2014: 39 %2015: 38.9 %2016: 75.2 %2017: 63.6 %2018: 64.6 %2019: 57.5 %2021: 54.1 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Dominican Republic is 54.1%, measured in 2021.

The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 47.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Dominican Republic peaked at 75.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 18.5%, in 2007.

Dominican Republic ranks 17th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) in Dominican Republic, 2007 to 2021.
Year % Change
2007 18.5%
2008 32.4% +75.6%
2009 36.6% +12.7%
2010 39.5% +8.1%
2011 36.6% -7.4%
2012 39.7% +8.6%
2013 33.4% -15.9%
2014 39.0% +16.7%
2015 38.9% -0.3%
2016 75.2% +93.3%
2017 63.6% -15.4%
2018 64.6% +1.6%
2019 57.5% -11.0%
2021 54.1% -5.9%

Dominican Republic compared with similar countries

  • Dominican Republic's 54.1% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 53.9%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Dominican Republic's 54.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 58.9%, 92% of the median. (15 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 29.2% 18.5% 36.6% 3
2010s 48.8% 33.4% 75.2% 10
2020s 54.1% 54.1% 54.1% 1

Countries ranked near Dominican Republic

  1. 14 Brazil 58.9% compare
  2. 15 Indonesia 58.7% compare
  3. 16 Ecuador 55.2% compare
  4. 18 Colombia 53.9% compare
  5. 19 Argentina 53.8% compare
  6. 20 Honduras 50.4% 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 Dominican Republic?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Dominican Republic was 54.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Dominican Republic?
The highest recorded value was 75.2% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Dominican Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 18.5% in 2007.
How does Dominican Republic rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Dominican Republic ranks 17th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Dominican Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Dominican Republic 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)