SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social was 11.9 in 2023. ▲ Rising
SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Eastern Africa, 2009–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2023, sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Eastern Africa stood at 11.9. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 41.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Eastern Africa peaked at 11.9 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 6.6, in 2009.
Eastern Africa ranks 79th of 85 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6.6 | — |
| 2010 | 6.9 | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 7.4 | +7.2% |
| 2012 | 7.9 | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 8.4 | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 9 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 9.5 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 9.9 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 10.3 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 10.7 | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 11.1 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 11.1 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 11.2 | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 11.5 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 11.9 | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 1 |
| 2010s | 9.11 | 6.9 | 11.1 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.43 | 11.1 | 11.9 | 4 |
More gender data for Eastern Africa
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 223,115 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1.53 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 354,594 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 354,594 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.89 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 28.38 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 47.52 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 45.43 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 1,265 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 31.1% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Eastern Africa?
- Sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Eastern Africa was 11.9 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 11.9 in 2023.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.6 in 2009.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social?
- Eastern Africa ranks 79th out of 85 groups with data for 2023.
- Is sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social protection floors/systems. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Data may differ from nationally reported figures and the Global SDG Indicators Database due to differences in sources and/or reference years. This indicator conveys the share of the population effectively covered by a social protection system, including social protection floors. It also provides the coverage rates of the main functions of social protection: child and maternity benefits, support for persons without a job, persons with severe disabilities, workers in case of work injury, older persons, and poor and vulnerable. For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.