Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in South Africa
South Africa: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 0.9% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in South Africa is 0.9%, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 237.3% on the previous year and up 39.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in South Africa peaked at 10.9% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2020.
That places South Africa 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | %, preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.7% | — |
| 2010 | 0.6% | -63.0% |
| 2014 | 1.9% | +216.1% |
| 2016 | 7.2% | +270.2% |
| 2018 | 10.9% | +52.3% |
| 2019 | 4.8% | -55.5% |
| 2020 | 0.3% | -94.8% |
| 2021 | 0.9% | +237.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7.1%, 12% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.1% | 0.6% | 10.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in South Africa?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in South Africa was 0.9% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 10.9% in 2018.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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)