Asia and the Pacific vs South Africa: SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate over time
- Asia and the Pacific
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.47 against 3.07 in Asia and the Pacific, a difference of 11.4.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.7 times Asia and the Pacific's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Asia and the Pacific ahead.
Asia and the Pacific ranks 41st and South Africa ranks 42nd of 76 groups.
Across the 3 decades both report, Asia and the Pacific averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia and the Pacific | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.49 | 21.48 | 13 | Asia and the Pacific |
| 2010s | 11.63 | 13.88 | 2.25 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4.12 | 14.5 | 10.39 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate, Asia and the Pacific or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14.47 against 3.07 in Asia and the Pacific as of 2025.
- What is the difference in sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate between Asia and the Pacific and South Africa?
- 11.4, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Asia and the Pacific and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Asia and the Pacific and South Africa rank globally for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate?
- Asia and the Pacific ranks 41st and South Africa ranks 42nd of 76 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. The working poverty rate conveys the percentage of employed persons living in poverty in spite of being employed. Poverty is defined using the international poverty line of US$3 per day in purchasing power parity (PPP). For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.