Mexico vs Panama: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance
Mexico
3.5%
in 2022
Panama
2.0%
in 2023
Mexico rank
27th
Panama rank
29th
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Mexico
- Panama
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 3.5% against 2.0% in Panama, a difference of 1.5%.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.7 times Panama's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Panama has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 27th and Panama ranks 29th of 40 countries.
Panama has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Panama | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.8% | 9.9% | 9.1% | Panama |
| 2010s | 2.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | Panama |
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, Mexico or Panama?
- Mexico, at 3.5% against 2.0% in Panama as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Mexico and Panama?
- 1.5%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Panama?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2018.
- How do Mexico and Panama rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
- Mexico ranks 27th and Panama ranks 29th 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)