Mexico vs Uruguay: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social

Mexico
78.0%
in 2022
Uruguay
76.1%
in 2022
Mexico rank
10th
Uruguay rank
11th

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social over time

  • Mexico
  • Uruguay
020406080200820152022

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 78.0% against 76.1% in Uruguay, a difference of 1.9%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Uruguay ahead.

Mexico ranks 10th and Uruguay ranks 11th of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 43.8% 68.9% 25.1% Uruguay
2010s 80.9% 66.3% 14.6% Mexico
2020s 70.6% 73.2% 2.6% Uruguay

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, Mexico or Uruguay?
Mexico, at 78.0% against 76.1% in Uruguay as of 2022.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social between Mexico and Uruguay?
1.9%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Uruguay?
7 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
How do Mexico and Uruguay rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Mexico ranks 10th and Uruguay ranks 11th 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

Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)