Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) in South Africa
South Africa: Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) was 1.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population receiving social assistance and other in South Africa is 1.7%, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 50.2% on the previous year and up 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population receiving social assistance and other in South Africa peaked at 6.9% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2020.
That places South Africa 29th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Population receiving Social Assistance and Other (%) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.7% | — |
| 2010 | 1.5% | -13.3% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | +46.3% |
| 2016 | 6.9% | +225.2% |
| 2018 | 6.0% | -14.2% |
| 2019 | 5.3% | -11.2% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | -78.5% |
| 2021 | 1.7% | +50.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 1.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.6%, 31% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 in South Africa?
- Population receiving social assistance and other in South Africa was 1.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.9% in 2016.
- What is the lowest population receiving social assistance and other recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for population receiving social assistance and other?
- South Africa ranks 29th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
- Is population receiving social assistance and other rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.1%. 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 (%). 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)