Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Thailand
Thailand: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 96.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Thailand, 2006–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Thailand is 96.1%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 15.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Thailand peaked at 96.1% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 68.5%, in 2006.
That places Thailand 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 68.5% | — |
| 2009 | 84.7% | +23.8% |
| 2011 | 83.1% | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 81.3% | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 86.1% | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 93.6% | +8.6% |
| 2019 | 93.8% | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 95.8% | +2.2% |
| 2021 | 96.1% | +0.3% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 96.1% 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 | 76.6% | 68.5% | 84.7% | 2 |
| 2010s | 87.6% | 81.3% | 93.8% | 5 |
| 2020s | 96.0% | 95.8% | 96.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 1 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 98.3% compare
- 3 South Africa 94.3% compare
- 4 Peru 90.2% compare
- 5 El Salvador 87.1% compare
More work & labour data for Thailand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7165 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1451 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 45,410 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,963 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,079 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22,476 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 45,555 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Thailand?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Thailand was 96.1% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 96.1% in 2021.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.5% in 2006.
- How does Thailand rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
- Thailand ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Thailand 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)