Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Belarus
Belarus: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 44.2% in 2019. ▼ Falling
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Belarus, 2008–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
Belarus recorded 44.2% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in 2019.
That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Belarus peaked at 47.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 38.8%, in 2016.
Belarus ranks 7th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Belarus, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 47.5% | — |
| 2009 | 44.7% | -6.0% |
| 2010 | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 42.2% | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 47.3% | +12.2% |
| 2014 | 43.0% | -9.2% |
| 2015 | 46.6% | +8.3% |
| 2016 | 38.8% | -16.7% |
| 2017 | 45.3% | +16.8% |
| 2018 | 43.5% | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 44.2% | +1.6% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 44.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.1%, 6.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 44.2% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.6%, 1.7× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 46.1% | 44.7% | 47.5% | 2 |
| 2010s | 43.9% | 38.8% | 47.3% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
More work & labour data for Belarus
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.98 % change on previous year (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,566 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,004 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,235 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,116 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,351 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Belarus?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Belarus was 44.2% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 47.5% in 2008.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.8% in 2016.
- How does Belarus rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Belarus ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Belarus 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)