Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa
South Africa: Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) was 5.7% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 5.7% for beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in 2021.
That represents a change of up 65.8% on the previous year and down 10.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa peaked at 39.9% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3.5%, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 11th of 37 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 23.6% | — |
| 2010 | 6.4% | -72.8% |
| 2014 | 24.5% | +281.4% |
| 2016 | 13.9% | -43.3% |
| 2018 | 39.9% | +187.4% |
| 2019 | 8.6% | -78.4% |
| 2020 | 3.5% | -59.7% |
| 2021 | 5.7% | +65.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.6% | 23.6% | 23.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 18.7% | 6.4% | 39.9% | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa?
- Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) in South Africa was 5.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 39.9% in 2018.
- What is the lowest beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%)?
- South Africa ranks 11th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
- Is beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.5%. 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 Beneficiary incidence in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Contributory Pensions (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of program beneficiaries in a quintile relative to the total number of beneficiaries in the population