Costa Rica vs Mexico: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social
Costa Rica
75.7%
in 2022
Mexico
78.0%
in 2022
Costa Rica rank
12th
Mexico rank
10th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social over time
- Costa Rica
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 78.0% against 75.7% in Costa Rica, a difference of 2.3%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 12th and Mexico ranks 10th of 40 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.2% | 43.8% | 24.4% | Costa Rica |
| 2010s | 74.7% | 79.9% | 5.2% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 72.2% | 70.6% | 1.6% | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social, Costa Rica or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 78.0% against 75.7% in Costa Rica as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social between Costa Rica and Mexico?
- 2.3%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and Mexico?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do Costa Rica and Mexico rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
- Costa Rica ranks 12th and Mexico ranks 10th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)