SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Western Asia
Western Asia: SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social was 65.4 in 2023. ▲ Rising
SDG indicator 1.3.1: Proportion of population covered by social in Western Asia, 2009–2023
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Western Asia is 65.4, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Western Asia peaked at 66.3 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 56.9, in 2009.
Western Asia ranks 33rd of 85 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 Western Asia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 56.9 | — |
| 2010 | 57.7 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 58.8 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 59.6 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 60.6 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 61.4 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 62.3 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 63.1 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 64 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 64.8 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 66.3 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 66 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 65.9 | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 65.2 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 65.4 | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 1 |
| 2010s | 61.86 | 57.7 | 66.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.62 | 65.2 | 66 | 4 |
More gender data for Western Asia
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 22,630 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -1.92 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 95,303 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 95,303 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 0.9363 % change on previous year (2030)
- Inactivity rate (ILO modelled estimates) 43.29 (2027)
- SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate 0.135 (2025)
- SDG indicator 5.5.2: Proportion of women in managerial positions 22.99 (2025)
- Number of seats held by women in national parliaments 428 (2026)
- Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments 17.6% (2026)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Western Asia?
- Sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social in Western Asia was 65.4 in 2023, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 66.3 in 2019.
- What is the lowest sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.9 in 2009.
- How does Western Asia rank for sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social?
- Western Asia ranks 33rd out of 85 groups with data for 2023.
- Is sdg indicator 1.3.1: proportion of population covered by social rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western Asia 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.