Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Albania
Albania: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 4.3% in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Albania, 2008–2018
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
Albania recorded 4.3% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in 2018.
That represents a change of up 46.1% on the previous year and down 76.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Albania peaked at 18.5% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 2016.
That places Albania 24th out of 40 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Albania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 18.5% | — |
| 2012 | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | -98.7% |
| 2016 | 0.2% | -25.2% |
| 2017 | 2.9% | +1634.1% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | +46.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 4.3% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.2%, 83% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Albania's 4.3% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.1%, 27% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.5% | 18.5% | 18.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.9% | 0.2% | 16.9% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 21 Kyrgyzstan 5.1% compare
- 22 El Salvador 5.0% compare
- 23 Mexico 4.7% compare
- 25 Kosovo 3.7% compare
- 25 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 3.7% compare
- 27 Dominican Republic 3.2% compare
More work & labour data for Albania
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.32 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.29 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.33 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.217 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 2,083 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 580.32 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 580.03 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 604.96 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 1,185 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Albania?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Albania was 4.3% in 2018, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 18.5% in 2008.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 2016.
- How does Albania rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Albania ranks 24th out of 40 countries with data for 2018.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban. 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)