Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Contributory Pensions was 7.3% in 2021. ▼ Falling
Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - Contributory Pensions in South Africa, 2005–2021
Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa is 7.3%, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 55.5% on the previous year and down 16.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa peaked at 8.7% in 2010 and was at its lowest, 3.1%, in 2018.
That places South Africa 35th out of 36 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 1 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 3.1% | 8.7% | 5 |
| 2020s | 6.0% | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 32 Honduras 8.4% compare
- 33 Dominican Republic 8.3% compare
- 34 Côte d'Ivoire 7.5% compare
- 36 Thailand 4.1% compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
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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 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa?
- Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions in South Africa was 7.3% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 8.7% in 2010.
- What is the lowest coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.1% in 2018.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions?
- South Africa ranks 35th out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - contributory pensions rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 5th quintile (richest) (%) - 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)