Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Belarus
Belarus: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 27.0% in 2019. ▬ Flat
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Belarus, 2008–2019
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
Belarus recorded 27.0% for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in 2019.
That represents a change of up 12.7% on the previous year and up 2.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Belarus peaked at 31.7% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 24.0%, in 2018.
That places Belarus 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top quarter.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Belarus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 24.8% | — |
| 2009 | 26.3% | +5.9% |
| 2010 | 27.5% | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 24.2% | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 31.7% | +31.0% |
| 2014 | 28.5% | -10.1% |
| 2015 | 26.0% | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 27.8% | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 30.3% | +9.2% |
| 2018 | 24.0% | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 27.0% | +12.7% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 27.0% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.2%, 5.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 27.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.1%, 1.7× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25.6% | 24.8% | 26.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 27.5% | 24.0% | 31.7% | 9 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
More work & labour data for Belarus
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.18 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.98 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate -0.0716 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 7,566 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,004 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 2,235 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 2,116 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 4,351 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Belarus?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Belarus was 27.0% in 2019, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 31.7% in 2013.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 24.0% in 2018.
- How does Belarus rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Belarus ranks 7th out of 40 countries with data for 2019.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Belarus 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)