Social Assistance Coverage (%) by Country
As of 2021, Bolivia leads globally in social assistance coverage (%) at 96.8%, followed by Iran, Vietnam, Egypt. At the lower end, Mozambique, Côte d'Ivoire, Comoros rank among the lowest. The global median is 31.4% (Mali). This indicator falls under the "Social Protection" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 54 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Social Assistance Coverage (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bolivia | 96.8% | 2021 |
| 2 |  Iran | 89.9% | 2020 |
| 3 |  Vietnam | 88.2% | 2020 |
| 4 |  Egypt | 87.8% | 2019 |
| 5 |  El Salvador | 87.7% | 2022 |
| 6 |  Mongolia | 87.1% | 2020 |
| 7 |  Thailand | 87.1% | 2021 |
| 8 |  Peru | 79.8% | 2022 |
| 9 |  Chile | 78.2% | 2022 |
| 10 |  South Africa | 76.7% | 2021 |
| 11 |  Georgia | 66.0% | 2021 |
| 12 |  Panama | 64.5% | 2023 |
| 13 |  Romania | 59.0% | 2021 |
| 14 |  Indonesia | 54.6% | 2022 |
| 15 |  Bangladesh | 54.4% | 2022 |
| 16 |  Poland | 53.3% | 2019 |
| 17 |  Paraguay | 50.1% | 2022 |
| 18 |  Costa Rica | 49.1% | 2022 |
| 19 |  Dominican Republic | 47.9% | 2021 |
| 20 |  Belarus | 47.2% | 2019 |
| 21 |  Uruguay | 45.7% | 2022 |
| 22 |  Armenia | 42.0% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Burkina Faso | 41.4% | 2021 |
| 24 |  Mexico | 40.6% | 2022 |
| 25 |  Malawi | 37.7% | 2019 |
| 26 |  Ukraine | 36.8% | 2020 |
| 27 |  Argentina | 33.2% | 2022 |
| 28 |  Mali | 31.4% | 2021 |
| 29 |  Colombia | 31.4% | 2022 |
| 30 |  Zimbabwe | 31.1% | 2019 |
| 31 |  Sri Lanka | 30.0% | 2019 |
| 32 |  Honduras | 29.3% | 2019 |
| 33 |  Ecuador | 28.1% | 2022 |
| 34 |  Brazil | 28.1% | 2022 |
| 35 |  Kazakhstan | 27.6% | 2021 |
| 36 |  Senegal | 26.8% | 2021 |
| 37 |  Maldives | 25.5% | 2019 |
| 38 |  Niger | 22.0% | 2021 |
| 39 |  Guinea-Bissau | 19.5% | 2021 |
| 40 |  Kiribati | 16.6% | 2019 |
| 41 |  Togo | 15.0% | 2021 |
| 42 |  Marshall Islands | 14.9% | 2019 |
| 43 |  Türkiye | 14.5% | 2019 |
| 44 |  Tunisia | 11.7% | 2021 |
| 45 |  Kyrgyzstan | 9.9% | 2020 |
| 46 |  Chad | 9.8% | 2022 |
| 47 |  Serbia | 8.3% | 2022 |
| 48 |  Burundi | 7.9% | 2019 |
| 49 |  Cameroon | 7.4% | 2021 |
| 50 |  Bhutan | 7.2% | 2022 |
| 51 |  Benin | 5.0% | 2021 |
| 52 |  Comoros | 4.9% | 2020 |
| 53 |  Côte d'Ivoire | 4.0% | 2021 |
| 54 |  Mozambique | 2.7% | 2019 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest social assistance coverage (%) in 2021?
Bolivia ranks #1 with social assistance coverage (%) of 96.8% as of 2021, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest social assistance coverage (%)?
Mozambique ranks last (#54) with 2.7% as of 2021.
What is the global median for social assistance coverage (%)?
The median value is 31.4% (Mali, ranked #28 out of 54 countries).
How many countries report data for social assistance coverage (%)?
54 countries have available data for social assistance coverage (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does social assistance coverage (%) belong to?
Social Assistance Coverage (%) is classified under the "Social Protection" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.