Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Chile
Chile: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 46.9% in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
46.9%
Change on year
up 18.4%
World rank
2nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
48.4%
in 2017
All-time low
15.1%
in 2011
Years of data
8
2006–2022
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Chile, 2006–2022
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Chile is 46.9%, measured in 2022.
That represents a change of up 18.4% on the previous year and up 210.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Chile peaked at 48.4% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 15.1%, in 2011.
Chile ranks 2nd of 40 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Chile, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 34.1% | — |
| 2009 | 43.3% | +26.9% |
| 2011 | 15.1% | -65.2% |
| 2013 | 46.6% | +208.5% |
| 2015 | 46.7% | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 48.4% | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 39.6% | -18.1% |
| 2022 | 46.9% | +18.4% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 46.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 21.6%, 2.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Chile's 46.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5.2%, 9.1× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.7% | 34.1% | 43.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.2% | 15.1% | 48.4% | 4 |
| 2020s | 43.2% | 39.6% | 46.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Chile
- 1 Russian Federation 48.0% compare
- 3 Mongolia 37.8% compare
- 4 Republic of Moldova 31.4% compare
- 5 Ukraine 30.2% compare
More work & labour data for Chile
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -1.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -1.15 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.2334 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 19,028 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,690 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 6,735 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 6,695 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 13,431 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Chile?
- Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Chile was 46.9% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 48.4% in 2017.
- What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.1% in 2011.
- How does Chile rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Chile ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 210.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Chile 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)