South Africa Poverty Headcount Ratio ($2.15/day) (2022)
South Africa's Poverty Headcount Ratio ($2.15/day): 17.4 % of population in 2022, -10.5pp YoY. World Bank (SI.POV.DDAY), 1990–2022.
South Africa (2022)
17.4
% of population
-10.5pp YoY
YoY Change
-10.5pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
7
years of data
Data
| Year | % of population | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.4 | -10.5pp |
| 2014 | 27.9 | +0.1pp |
| 2010 | 27.8 | -9.2pp |
| 2008 | 37 | -3.7pp |
| 2005 | 40.7 | -7.2pp |
| 2000 | 47.9 | +3.3pp |
| 1993 | 44.6 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 17.4 % of population in 2022. The most recent year-on-year change was -10.5pp. The historical series (1990–2022) shows a peak of 47.9 in 2000 and a trough of 17.4 in 2022.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa poverty headcount ratio ($2.15/day) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2022 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2022. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Updated annual.
The series peaked at 47.9 % of population in 2000 and reached its lowest recorded value of 17.4 in 2022. The latest reading of 17.4 in 2022 represents a year-on-year change of -10.5pp.