Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Russian Federation

Russian Federation: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance was 47.9% in 2017. ▲ Rising

Latest (2017)
47.9%
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
1st
of 40 countries
All-time high
48.6%
in 2016
All-time low
19.8%
in 2007
Years of data
5
2007–2017

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Russian Federation, 2007–2017

010203040502007201220172007: 19.8 %2014: 47.8 %2015: 43.4 %2016: 48.6 %2017: 47.9 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2017, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation stood at 47.9%.

That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 142.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation peaked at 48.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 19.8%, in 2007.

That places Russian Federation 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Russian Federation, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) in Russian Federation, 2007 to 2017.
Year % Change
2007 19.8%
2014 47.8% +141.2%
2015 43.4% -9.1%
2016 48.6% +12.0%
2017 47.9% -1.4%

Russian Federation compared with similar countries

  • Russian Federation's 47.9% is above the median for high income countries, which is 19.2%, 2.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
  • Russian Federation's 47.9% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 16.3%, 2.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.8% 19.8% 19.8% 1
2010s 46.9% 43.4% 48.6% 4

Countries ranked near Russian Federation

  1. 2 Chile 47.3% compare
  2. 3 Armenia 36.5% compare
  3. 4 Poland 32.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance in Russian Federation was 47.9% in 2017, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Russian Federation?
The highest recorded value was 48.6% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance recorded in Russian Federation?
The lowest recorded value was 19.8% in 2007.
How does Russian Federation rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
Russian Federation ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2017.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance rising or falling in Russian Federation?
Over the last ten years it is up 142.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Russian Federation data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)