Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Malawi
Malawi: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 0.5% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Malawi, 2004–2019
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
In 2019, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Malawi stood at 0.5%.
The figure is up 188.5% on the previous year and down 31.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Malawi peaked at 0.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
Malawi ranks 36th of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Malawi, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.2% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0.7% | — |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -76.1% |
| 2019 | 0.5% | +188.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 33 South Africa 0.9% compare
- 34 Côte d'Ivoire 0.6% compare
- 35 Paraguay 0.6% compare
- 37 Colombia 0.4% compare
- 38 Burkina Faso 0.3% compare
- 39 Georgia 0.0% compare
- 39 Honduras 0.0% compare
More work & labour data for Malawi
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.4293 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4409 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.4183 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 1.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 4.02 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 13,360 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 28,345 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 30,321 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 28,820 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 59,141 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Malawi?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Malawi was 0.5% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7% in 2013.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Malawi rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Malawi ranks 36th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Malawi 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)