Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban in Ecuador

Ecuador: Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban was 18.0% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
18.0%
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
27th
of 40 countries
All-time high
58.3%
in 2014
All-time low
8.7%
in 2019
Years of data
13
2008–2022

Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban in Ecuador, 2008–2022

1020304050602008201520222008: 45.32010: 49.92011: 21.32012: 52.62014: 58.32015: 552016: 56.32017: 53.72018: 8.82019: 8.72020: 21.92021: 18.92022: 18

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in Ecuador is 18.0%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 65.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in Ecuador peaked at 58.3% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 8.7%, in 2019.

That places Ecuador 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 45.3% 45.3% 45.3% 1
2010s 40.5% 8.7% 58.3% 9
2020s 19.6% 18.0% 21.9% 3

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 24 Brazil 19.7% compare
  2. 25 Russia 19.4% compare
  3. 26 Honduras 18.2% compare
  4. 28 Kazakhstan 17.5% compare
  5. 29 Sri Lanka 17.3% compare
  6. 30 Armenia 13.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in Ecuador?
Population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in Ecuador was 18.0% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban recorded in Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 58.3% in 2014.
What is the lowest population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 8.7% in 2019.
How does Ecuador rank for population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban?
Ecuador ranks 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)