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Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Private Transfers in South Africa

South Africa: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Private Transfers was 22.6% in 2021. β–² Rising

Latest (2021)
22.6%
Change on year
up 4.1%
World rank
18th
of 36 countries
All-time high
29.6%
in 2016
All-time low
13.1%
in 2010
Years of data
8
2005–2021

Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Private Transfers in South Africa, 2005–2021

01020302005201320212005: 21.4 preT2010: 13.1 preT2014: 15.2 preT2016: 29.6 preT2018: 16.9 preT2019: 27.3 preT2020: 21.7 preT2021: 22.6 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

In 2021, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers in South Africa stood at 22.6%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 72.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers in South Africa peaked at 29.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 13.1%, in 2010.

South Africa ranks 18th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.4% 21.4% 21.4% 1
2010s 20.4% 13.1% 29.6% 5
2020s 22.1% 21.7% 22.6% 2

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  6. 21 Colombia 20.9% compare

See the full ranking of 36 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers in South Africa?
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers in South Africa was 22.6% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 29.6% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 13.1% in 2010.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers?
South Africa ranks 18th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all private transfers rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 72.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Private Transfers (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Private Transfers (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
36 places, 357 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Private Transfers programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)