Share of population in poverty ($3 a day): South Africa
17.435920238494873% in 2022, the latest year published. Figures for 7 years from 1993 to 2022 are below.
Percentage of population living in households with an income or consumption below $3 per day.
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Source and method · All countries and regions.
Every year
| Year | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.435920238494873 |
| 2014 | 27.900180220603943 |
| 2010 | 27.83951759338379 |
| 2008 | 37.00636923313141 |
| 2005 | 40.699803829193115 |
| 2000 | 47.90999889373779 |
| 1993 | 44.6179986000061 |