Population only receiving All Social Assistance in South Africa
South Africa: Population only receiving All Social Assistance was 75.0% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Population only receiving All Social Assistance in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population only receiving all social assistance in South Africa is 75.0%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population only receiving all social assistance in South Africa peaked at 77.3% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 54.9%, in 2005.
That places South Africa 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top 10%.
Population only receiving All Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 54.9% | — |
| 2010 | 59.4% | +8.1% |
| 2014 | 76.5% | +28.9% |
| 2016 | 68.8% | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 70.8% | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 77.3% | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 76.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 75.0% | -1.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.9% | 54.9% | 54.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 70.6% | 59.4% | 77.3% | 5 |
| 2020s | 75.7% | 75.0% | 76.5% | 2 |
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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 in South Africa?
- Population only receiving all social assistance in South Africa was 75.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population only receiving all social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 77.3% in 2019.
- What is the lowest population only receiving all social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.9% in 2005.
- How does South Africa rank for population only receiving all social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population only receiving all social assistance rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. 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 (%). 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)