Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -rural in South Africa
South Africa: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -rural was 1.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -rural in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 1.7% for population receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 60.0% on the previous year and up 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural in South Africa peaked at 9.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 26th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -rural in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.8% | — |
| 2010 | 1.2% | -35.0% |
| 2014 | 1.7% | +46.5% |
| 2016 | 9.4% | +447.6% |
| 2018 | 8.6% | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 5.6% | -35.4% |
| 2020 | 1.0% | -81.3% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.3% | 1.2% | 9.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 23 Ecuador 3.2% compare
- 24 Thailand 3.0% compare
- 25 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 2.6% compare
- 27 Dominican Republic 1.6% compare
- 28 Kosovo 1.2% compare
- 28 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 1.2% compare
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 receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural in South Africa?
- Population receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural in South Africa was 1.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.4% in 2016.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for population receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other (%) -rural rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -rural. 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)