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

Poland: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social was 35.0% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
35.0%
Change on year
down 3.1%
World rank
7th
of 40 countries
All-time high
44.4%
in 2016
All-time low
20.3%
in 2005
Years of data
12
2005–2019

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social in Poland, 2005–2019

0102030402005201220192005: 20.3 %, preT2006: 21.4 %, preT2007: 24 %, preT2008: 27.2 %, preT2009: 29.1 %, preT2010: 32.1 %, preT2011: 31 %, preT2012: 30.5 %, preT2015: 39.8 %, preT2016: 44.4 %, preT2017: 36.1 %, preT2019: 35 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Poland is 35.0%, measured in 2019.

That represents a change of down 3.1% on the previous year and up 20.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Poland peaked at 44.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 20.3%, in 2005.

Poland ranks 7th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 12 years of available data.

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

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, preT) in Poland, 2005 to 2019.
Year %, preT Change
2005 20.3%
2006 21.4% +5.3%
2007 24.0% +12.0%
2008 27.2% +13.6%
2009 29.1% +6.8%
2010 32.1% +10.1%
2011 31.0% -3.4%
2012 30.5% -1.5%
2015 39.8% +30.4%
2016 44.4% +11.6%
2017 36.1% -18.6%
2019 35.0% -3.1%

Poland compared with similar countries

  • Poland's 35.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 10.2%, 3.4× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Poland's 35.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 34.5%, 1.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.4% 20.3% 29.1% 5
2010s 35.6% 30.5% 44.4% 7

Countries ranked near Poland

  1. 5 Albania 44.9% compare
  2. 6 Kazakhstan 36.4% compare
  3. 8 Ukraine 34.7% compare
  4. 9 Republic of Moldova 34.3% compare
  5. 10 Romania 33.6% 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 Poland?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social in Poland was 35.0% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Poland?
The highest recorded value was 44.4% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social recorded in Poland?
The lowest recorded value was 20.3% in 2005.
How does Poland rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Poland ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social rising or falling in Poland?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Poland data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
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 Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)