This chart compares the transfer value of universal and poverty-targeted social pensions, measured as a percentage of GDP per capita.This chart compares the transfer value of universal and poverty-targeted social pensions, measured as a percentage of GDP per capita.
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Scroll to compare the median transfer values of universal and poverty-targeted social pensions.
Key findings
- Universal social pensions have a median transfer value equivalent to 18% of GDP per capita.
- Poverty-targeted social pensions have a median transfer value of 13% of GDP per capita.
- This shows that universal social pensions usually provide higher benefit amounts than poverty-targeted pensions and challenges the assumption that poverty-targeted pensions provide higher benefit amounts.
