Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban in South Africa
South Africa: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban was 1.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in South Africa is 1.7%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 45.3% on the previous year and up 5.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in South Africa peaked at 5.5% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2020.
That places South Africa 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) -urban in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.6% | — |
| 2010 | 1.6% | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | +44.9% |
| 2016 | 5.5% | +133.8% |
| 2018 | 4.6% | -17.3% |
| 2019 | 5.1% | +11.7% |
| 2020 | 1.2% | -76.8% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +45.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 2 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.242 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 14,698 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 49,126 1000 No (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 94,314 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in South Africa?
- Population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban in South Africa was 1.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.5% in 2016.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban?
- South Africa ranks 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other (%) -urban rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.6%. 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 (%) -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)