Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Colombia
Colombia: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other was 1.1% in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Colombia, 2010–2022
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 1.1% for population receiving social assistance and other in 2022.
That represents a change of down 12.3% on the previous year and down 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other in Colombia peaked at 2.8% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 2018.
Colombia ranks 33rd of 40 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Colombia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.4% | — |
| 2011 | 2.0% | -17.5% |
| 2012 | 1.7% | -13.2% |
| 2014 | 2.8% | +63.5% |
| 2015 | 0.8% | -73.5% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | -8.5% |
| 2017 | 0.6% | -6.1% |
| 2018 | 0.6% | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | +36.7% |
| 2021 | 1.3% | +39.2% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | -12.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 3 |
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More work & labour data for Colombia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7218 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6981 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.81 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1417 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 48,629 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 6,104 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,624 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 23,456 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 47,081 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population receiving social assistance and other in Colombia?
- Population receiving social assistance and other in Colombia was 1.1% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.8% in 2014.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 2018.
- How does Colombia rank for population receiving social assistance and other?
- Colombia ranks 33rd out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%). 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)