Costa Rica vs South Africa: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance
Costa Rica
6.2%
in 2022
South Africa
9.9%
in 2021
Costa Rica rank
18th
South Africa rank
15th
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9.9% against 6.2% in Costa Rica, a difference of 3.7%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Costa Rica's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 15th of 27 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.6% | 6.7% | 4.9% | Costa Rica |
| 2020s | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 9.9% against 6.2% in Costa Rica as of 2021.
- What is the difference in coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 3.7%, with South Africa 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 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance?
- Costa Rica ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 15th of 27 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - 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)