Global State of Social Protection Report Quiz
Test Your Knowledge of Global Social Protection
How much do you know about social protection systems worldwide? Take this quiz based on the latest Global State of Social Protection Report to test your knowledge and learn about social security, unemployment benefits, healthcare coverage, and more.
Question 1 of 10
According to the latest Global State of Social Protection Report, what percentage of the world's population has access to comprehensive social protection?
A) 15%
B) 29%
C) 47%
D) 65%
The report indicates that only 29% of the global population enjoys comprehensive social protection coverage, leaving the majority vulnerable to economic shocks, health emergencies, and poverty.
Question 2 of 10
Which region has the highest coverage of social protection according to the report?
A) North America
B) Western Europe
C) East Asia
D) Scandinavia
Western Europe leads in social protection coverage with nearly 100% of its population covered by at least one form of social protection, followed closely by North America and Eastern Europe.
Question 3 of 10
What is the most common form of social protection globally?
A) Unemployment benefits
B) Old-age pensions
C) Child and family benefits
D) Healthcare coverage
Old-age pensions are the most widespread form of social protection globally, covering about 68% of people above retirement age. However, significant coverage gaps remain in many developing regions.
Question 4 of 10
Which country is highlighted in the report for making significant progress in expanding social protection coverage?
A) Brazil
B) China
C) South Africa
D) India
China has made remarkable progress in expanding social protection coverage, increasing pension coverage from 25% to 85% of its population in just two decades through systematic reforms and investments.
Question 5 of 10
What percentage of children worldwide have access to social protection benefits?
A) 26.4%
B) 35.1%
C) 47.3%
D) 52.8%
Only 35.1% of children worldwide have access to social protection benefits, despite evidence showing these programs significantly reduce child poverty and improve health and education outcomes.
Question 6 of 10
Which of these groups faces the largest coverage gap in social protection?
A) Urban formal workers
B) Rural agricultural workers
C) Public sector employees
D) Older adults
Rural agricultural workers face the largest coverage gap, with less than 20% having access to comprehensive social protection despite comprising a significant portion of the workforce in many developing countries.
Question 7 of 10
What is the estimated financing gap for achieving universal social protection in low-income countries?
A) $78 billion per year
B) $150 billion per year
C) $250 billion per year
D) $500 billion per year
The report estimates that low-income countries face an annual financing gap of approximately $78 billion to establish universal social protection floors—a feasible amount with international solidarity and domestic resource mobilization.
Question 8 of 10
Which pandemic-related measure did most countries implement according to the report?
A) Expanded healthcare coverage
B) Emergency unemployment benefits
C) Cash transfer programs
D) Food assistance
Cash transfer programs were the most common social protection response to the COVID-19 pandemic, implemented by 65% of countries. However, most were short-term and have since been discontinued.
Question 9 of 10
What is the primary barrier to expanding social protection in lower-middle-income countries?
A) Lack of political will
B) Insufficient technical capacity
C) Limited financial resources
D) Inadequate legal frameworks
Limited financial resources constitute the primary barrier to expanding social protection in lower-middle-income countries, though political commitment and technical capacity also play significant roles.
Question 10 of 10
Which organization leads the monitoring of global social protection coverage?
A) World Bank
B) International Labour Organization (ILO)
C) World Health Organization (WHO)
D) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the lead agency monitoring global social protection coverage and produces the World Social Protection Report in collaboration with other UN agencies.
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