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% |
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)