Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance in South Africa
South Africa: Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance was 10.0% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance in South Africa, 2010–2021
Source: ASPIRE.
Analysis
The most recent figure for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in South Africa is 10.0%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 20.6% on the previous year and up 761.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in South Africa peaked at 15.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.2%, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 12th of 26 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.2% | — |
| 2014 | 2.3% | +99.7% |
| 2016 | 9.4% | +305.8% |
| 2018 | 8.1% | -13.5% |
| 2019 | 15.6% | +91.8% |
| 2020 | 12.6% | -19.3% |
| 2021 | 10.0% | -20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.3% | 1.2% | 15.6% | 5 |
| 2020s | 11.3% | 10.0% | 12.6% | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in South Africa?
- Coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance in South Africa was 10.0% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
- What is the highest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.6% in 2019.
- What is the lowest coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2% in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 26 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - other social assistance rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 761.7%. 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 extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) (%) - Other Social Assistance. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Percentage of population participating in Other Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)