Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban was 68.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in South Africa is 68.0%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in South Africa peaked at 72.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 41.0%, in 2005.
South Africa ranks 6th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Population only receiving All Social Assistance (%) -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 41.0% | — |
| 2010 | 48.6% | +18.5% |
| 2014 | 70.0% | +44.2% |
| 2016 | 62.5% | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 64.9% | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 72.6% | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 69.0% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | 68.0% | -1.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.0% | 41.0% | 41.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 63.7% | 48.6% | 72.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 68.5% | 68.0% | 69.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More work & labour data for South Africa
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.2264 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.2122 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8748 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 58,057 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 45,189 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in South Africa?
- Population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban in South Africa was 68.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 72.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.0% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban?
- South Africa ranks 6th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population only receiving all social assistance (%) -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa 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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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)