Panama vs South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Private Transfers
Panama
19.3%
in 2023
South Africa
16.9%
in 2021
Panama rank
19th
South Africa rank
22nd
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Private Transfers over time
- Panama
- South Africa
How they compare
Panama currently reports 19.3% against 16.9% in South Africa, a difference of 2.4%.
That makes Panama's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
Panama ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 37 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Panama averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.3% | 18.9% | 5.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 20.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% | Panama |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all private transfers, Panama or South Africa?
- Panama, at 19.3% against 16.9% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all private transfers between Panama and South Africa?
- 2.4%, with Panama ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2021.
- How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - all private transfers?
- Panama ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 37 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - All Private Transfers (preT). 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 Private Transfers programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)