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
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance in Russian Federation, 2007–2017
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.8% | 19.8% | 19.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 46.9% | 43.4% | 48.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russian Federation
More work & labour data for Russian Federation
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) 1.83 (2027)
- Labour dependency ratio 1.04 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2021 international $ at PPP 89,043 (2027)
- Output per worker, GDP constant 2015 US $ 23,578 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
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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Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)