How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Mexico?

8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.

Where does this data come from?

ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Ecuador vs Mexico: Coverage of social protection and labor programs

Ecuador

41.1%

in 2022

Mexico

48.2%

in 2022

Ecuador rank

32nd

Mexico rank

30th

Coverage of social protection and labor programs over time

Ecuador
Mexico

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 48.2% against 41.1% in Ecuador, a difference of 7.1%.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.2 times Ecuador's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Ecuador ahead.

Ecuador ranks 32nd and Mexico ranks 30th of 38 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Ecuador	Mexico	Difference	Ahead
2000s	63.1%	24.8%	38.3%	Ecuador
2010s	65.3%	45.3%	20.0%	Ecuador
2020s	43.6%	47.4%	3.8%	Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher coverage of social protection and labor programs, Ecuador or Mexico?: Mexico, at 48.2% against 41.1% in Ecuador as of 2022.
What is the difference in coverage of social protection and labor programs between Ecuador and Mexico?: 7.1%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and Mexico?: 8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
How do Ecuador and Mexico rank globally for coverage of social protection and labor programs?: Ecuador ranks 32nd and Mexico ranks 30th of 38 countries.
Where does this data come from?: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population)
Unit: % of population
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 38 places, 385 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed: 20 August 2026

Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.