Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions was 4.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa stood at 4.1%.
The figure is up 27.8% on the previous year and up 15.6% 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, 2.6%, in 2018.
That places South Africa 34th out of 35 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.0% | 1 |
| 2010s | 4.0% | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.7% | 3.2% | 4.1% | 2 |
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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 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa?
- Coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa was 4.1% 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 2.6% in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 4th quintile (%) - contributory pensions?
- South Africa ranks 34th out of 35 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 15.6%. 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. 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)