Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban in Peru
Peru: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban was 6.2% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban in Peru, 2008–2022
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
Peru recorded 6.2% for population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in 2022.
The figure is down 38.7% on the previous year and down 49.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in Peru peaked at 12.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.0%, in 2008.
Peru ranks 21st of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2.0% | — |
| 2009 | 3.6% | +74.9% |
| 2010 | 4.6% | +29.3% |
| 2011 | 4.1% | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 12.1% | +195.2% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | -67.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3% | -17.1% |
| 2015 | 3.1% | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 2.9% | -5.4% |
| 2017 | 3.1% | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 3.1% | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 3.3% | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 5.6% | +67.5% |
| 2021 | 10.0% | +79.1% |
| 2022 | 6.2% | -38.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.8% | 2.0% | 3.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 2.9% | 12.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.3% | 5.6% | 10.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 18 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8.4% compare
- 19 Kazakhstan 7.5% compare
- 20 Thailand 6.3% compare
- 22 Brazil 5.0% compare
- 23 Türkiye 3.8% compare
- 24 Dominican Republic 2.9% compare
More work & labour data for Peru
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.4349 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4225 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.4473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.29 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.6786 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 35,667 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 5,953 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 19,027 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 19,136 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 38,163 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in Peru?
- Population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in Peru was 6.2% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 12.1% in 2012.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.0% in 2008.
- How does Peru rank for population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban?
- Peru ranks 21st out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban. 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)