Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in South Africa

South Africa: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance was 11.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
11.0%
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
14th
of 27 countries
All-time high
14.6%
in 2019
All-time low
1.2%
in 2010
Years of data
7
2010–2021

Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in South Africa, 2010–2021

0510152010201520212010: 1.22014: 1.42016: 10.52018: 9.42019: 14.62020: 14.12021: 11

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance in South Africa is 11.0%, measured in 2021.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.3% on the previous year and up 800.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance in South Africa peaked at 14.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2010.

South Africa ranks 14th of 27 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in South Africa, 2010 to 2021.
Year Value Change
2010 1.2%
2014 1.4% +17.2%
2016 10.5% +632.7%
2018 9.4% -10.3%
2019 14.6% +55.1%
2020 14.1% -3.1%
2021 11.0% -22.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 7.4% 1.2% 14.6% 5
2020s 12.6% 11.0% 14.1% 2

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 11 Poland 14.2% compare
  2. 12 Ecuador 13.4% compare
  3. 13 Mongolia 11.3% compare
  4. 15 Uruguay 9.0% compare
  5. 16 Costa Rica 8.7% compare
  6. 17 Republic of Moldova 8.5% compare

See the full ranking of 27 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance in South Africa?
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance in South Africa was 11.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 14.6% in 2019.
What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2010.
How does South Africa rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance?
South Africa ranks 14th out of 27 countries with data for 2021.
Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - other social assistance rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 800.1%. 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 Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
27 places, 257 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Other Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)