Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions was 4.7% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa stood at 4.7%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.9% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa peaked at 5.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2018.
South Africa ranks 34th of 37 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa, year by year
| Year | preT | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.7% | — |
| 2010 | 3.9% | +45.0% |
| 2014 | 3.4% | -11.8% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | +59.0% |
| 2018 | 2.3% | -56.9% |
| 2019 | 5.4% | +131.7% |
| 2020 | 3.5% | -35.1% |
| 2021 | 4.7% | +33.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4.7% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 23.2%, 20% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.1% | 2.3% | 5.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.7% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa?
- Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa was 4.7% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.4% in 2016.
- What is the lowest coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 37 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. 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 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Percentage of population participating in Contributory Pensions programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)