Mexico vs South Africa: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance

Mexico
0.3%
in 2022
South Africa
0.1%
in 2021
Mexico rank
21st
South Africa rank
24th

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

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
02468200520132022

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 0.3% against 0.1% in South Africa, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Mexico's figure about 1.8 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Mexico ahead.

Mexico ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 24th of 39 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 0.6% 4.2% 3.6% South Africa
2020s 1.1% 0.1% 1.0% Mexico

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 South Africa?
Mexico, at 0.3% against 0.1% in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance between Mexico and South Africa?
0.2%, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving social assistance?
Mexico ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 24th of 39 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%). 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) receiving Social Assistance and Other (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population receiving Social Assistance and Other program (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)