Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Albania
Albania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 4.3% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Albania, 2008–2018
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
Albania recorded 4.3% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in 2018.
That represents a change of up 46.1% on the previous year and down 82.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Albania peaked at 23.8% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2016.
Albania ranks 27th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Albania, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 23.8% | — |
| 2012 | 20.5% | -14.0% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | -98.9% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -25.2% |
| 2017 | 2.9% | +1634.1% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | +46.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 4.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.1%, 60% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Albania's 4.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.6%, 16% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.8% | 23.8% | 23.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.6% | 0.2% | 20.5% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 25 Serbia 5.6% compare
- 26 El Salvador 4.6% compare
- 28 Dominican Republic 4.1% compare
- 29 Ecuador 2.7% compare
- 30 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2.3% compare
More work & labour data for Albania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.29 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.33 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.217 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,083 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 580.32 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 580.03 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 604.96 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,185 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Albania?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Albania was 4.3% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 23.8% in 2008.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2016.
- How does Albania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Albania ranks 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)