South Africa vs Uruguay: Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance
South Africa
10.5%
in 2021
Uruguay
13.2%
in 2022
South Africa rank
15th
Uruguay rank
12th
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
Uruguay currently reports 13.2% against 10.5% in South Africa, a difference of 2.7%.
That makes Uruguay's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 15th and Uruguay ranks 12th of 24 countries.
Uruguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.1% | 24.0% | 14.8% | Uruguay |
| 2020s | 12.0% | 19.7% | 7.7% | Uruguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance, South Africa or Uruguay?
- Uruguay, at 13.2% against 10.5% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 2.7%, with Uruguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 15th and Uruguay ranks 12th of 24 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance -urban. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of population participating in Other Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)