Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Peru
Peru: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 5.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Peru, 2008–2022
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Peru is 5.2%, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 165.1% on the previous year and up 1,753.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Peru peaked at 5.2% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2008.
That places Peru 17th out of 38 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2009 | 0.0% | — |
| 2010 | 0.0% | — |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | — |
| 2013 | 1.1% | — |
| 2014 | 0.3% | -72.0% |
| 2015 | 0.1% | -77.8% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0.3% | — |
| 2018 | 0.3% | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 0.8% | +184.6% |
| 2020 | 0.5% | -40.1% |
| 2021 | 2.0% | +329.8% |
| 2022 | 5.2% | +165.1% |
Peru compared with similar countries
- Peru's 5.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.7%, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Peru's 5.2% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1.8%, 3.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.2% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Peru
More work & labour data for Peru
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4225 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6786 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 35,667 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,953 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,027 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,136 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,163 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Peru?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Peru was 5.2% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 2022.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2008.
- How does Peru rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Peru ranks 17th out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -rural. 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)