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 94.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in South Africa is 94.3%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 0.5% on the previous year and up 9.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in South Africa peaked at 95.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 82.8%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 82.8% | — |
| 2010 | 85.9% | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 95.3% | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 89.0% | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 88.6% | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 91.1% | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 94.8% | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 94.3% | -0.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 94.3% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 53.9%, 1.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 82.8% | 82.8% | 82.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 90.0% | 85.9% | 95.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 94.6% | 94.3% | 94.8% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 98.3% compare
- 2 Thailand 96.1% compare
- 4 Peru 90.2% compare
- 5 El Salvador 87.1% compare
- 6 Viet Nam 80.7% 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 94.3% 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 95.3% in 2014.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 82.8% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 40 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 9.8%. 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 (%). 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)