Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions was 2.5% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 2.5% for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 60.7% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa peaked at 4.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2020.
South Africa ranks 36th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.0% | — |
| 2010 | 2.4% | +24.4% |
| 2014 | 2.1% | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 4.6% | +117.3% |
| 2018 | 2.0% | -55.7% |
| 2019 | 3.5% | +72.7% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | -54.9% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | +60.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 2.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 23.8%, 11% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 2.0% | 4.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 33 Dominican Republic 4.5% compare
- 34 Cote d'Ivoire 4.0% compare
- 35 Thailand 3.3% compare
- 37 Honduras 2.0% compare
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- 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 coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa?
- Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa was 2.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4.6% in 2016.
- What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2020.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions?
- South Africa ranks 36th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - contributory pensions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. 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 3rd quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Contributory Pensions programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)