El Salvador vs Mexico: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance
El Salvador
3.7%
in 2022
Mexico
3.5%
in 2022
El Salvador rank
26th
Mexico rank
27th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance over time
- El Salvador
- Mexico
How they compare
El Salvador currently reports 3.7% against 3.5% in Mexico, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2008 it was El Salvador ahead.
El Salvador ranks 26th and Mexico ranks 27th of 40 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, El Salvador averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | El Salvador | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | El Salvador |
| 2010s | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 3.7% | 3.5% | 0.2% | El Salvador |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance, El Salvador or Mexico?
- El Salvador, at 3.7% against 3.5% in Mexico as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between El Salvador and Mexico?
- 0.2%, with El Salvador ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for El Salvador and Mexico?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do El Salvador and Mexico rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- El Salvador ranks 26th and Mexico ranks 27th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%, 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 receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)