Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 62.8% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
62.8%
Change on year
up 2.3%
World rank
2nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
62.8%
in 2017
All-time low
19.8%
in 2007
Years of data
5
2007–2017

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Russian Federation, 2007–2017

20304050602007201220172007: 19.8 %, preT2014: 60.8 %, preT2015: 56.4 %, preT2016: 61.4 %, preT2017: 62.8 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation is 62.8%, measured in 2017. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 217.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation peaked at 62.8% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 19.8%, in 2007.

Russian Federation ranks 2nd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Russian Federation, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, preT) in Russian Federation, 2007 to 2017.
Year %, preT Change
2007 19.8%
2014 60.8% +206.9%
2015 56.4% -7.2%
2016 61.4% +8.9%
2017 62.8% +2.3%

Russian Federation compared with similar countries

  • Russian Federation's 62.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 29.6%, 2.1× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Russian Federation's 62.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 26.6%, 2.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.8% 19.8% 19.8% 1
2010s 60.3% 56.4% 62.8% 4

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 1 Chile 63.2% compare
  2. 3 Ukraine 52.1% compare
  3. 4 Armenia 47.1% compare
  4. 5 Republic of Moldova 46.4% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation was 62.8% in 2017, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 62.8% in 2017.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 19.8% in 2007.
How does Russian Federation rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
Russian Federation ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2017.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is up 217.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russian Federation 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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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, 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 receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)