Costa Rica vs South Africa: Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance
Costa Rica
11.5%
in 2022
South Africa
10.0%
in 2021
Costa Rica rank
14th
South Africa rank
17th
Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 11.5% against 10.0% in South Africa, a difference of 1.5%.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Costa Rica has been ahead every year.
Costa Rica ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 17th of 27 countries.
Costa Rica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 25.3% | 7.2% | 18.1% | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 14.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- Costa Rica, at 11.5% against 10.0% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 1.5%, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - other social assistance?
- Costa Rica ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 17th of 27 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in 1st quintile (poorest) (%) - Other Social Assistance. 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)