Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Russia
Russia: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other was 45.9% in 2017. ▲ Rising
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Russia, 2007–2017
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population receiving social assistance and other in Russia is 45.9%, measured in 2017.
That represents a change of down 3.6% on the previous year and up 289.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other in Russia peaked at 47.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 11.8%, in 2007.
That places Russia 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top 10%.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in Russia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 11.8% | — |
| 2014 | 46.2% | +291.5% |
| 2015 | 45.5% | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 47.6% | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 45.9% | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 46.3% | 45.5% | 47.6% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More work & labour data for Russia
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 48,131 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 59.78 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 71,526 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.68 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.81 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate -0.8326 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 0 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population receiving social assistance and other in Russia?
- Population receiving social assistance and other in Russia was 45.9% in 2017, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.6% in 2016.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.8% in 2007.
- How does Russia rank for population receiving social assistance and other?
- Russia ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2017.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 289.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Russia 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)