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

Uruguay: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 63.7% in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
63.7%
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
11th
of 40 countries
All-time high
71.6%
in 2010
All-time low
60.0%
in 2008
Years of data
13
2008–2022

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Uruguay, 2008–2022

0204060802008201520222008: 60 %2009: 68.1 %2010: 71.6 %2011: 69.2 %2012: 67.3 %2015: 68.9 %2016: 67.2 %2017: 68 %2018: 68.1 %2019: 68.4 %2020: 60.1 %2021: 64.9 %2022: 63.7 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Uruguay is 63.7%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 2.0% on the previous year and down 5.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Uruguay peaked at 71.6% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 60.0%, in 2008.

That places Uruguay 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%) in Uruguay, 2008 to 2022.
Year % Change
2008 60.0%
2009 68.1% +13.5%
2010 71.6% +5.1%
2011 69.2% -3.3%
2012 67.3% -2.8%
2015 68.9% +2.4%
2016 67.2% -2.4%
2017 68.0% +1.1%
2018 68.1% +0.2%
2019 68.4% +0.3%
2020 60.1% -12.0%
2021 64.9% +8.0%
2022 63.7% -2.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 64.1% 60.0% 68.1% 2
2010s 68.6% 67.2% 71.6% 8
2020s 62.9% 60.1% 64.9% 3

Countries ranked near Uruguay

  1. 8 Georgia 74.6% compare
  2. 9 Paraguay 73.3% compare
  3. 10 Mongolia 68.2% compare
  4. 12 Costa Rica 63.7% compare
  5. 13 Romania 59.8% compare
  6. 14 Brazil 58.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Uruguay?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Uruguay was 63.7% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Uruguay?
The highest recorded value was 71.6% in 2010.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Uruguay?
The lowest recorded value was 60.0% in 2008.
How does Uruguay rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Uruguay ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Uruguay?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Uruguay 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)