Colombia vs Mexico: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social

Colombia
53.9%
in 2022
Mexico
48.4%
in 2022
Colombia rank
18th
Mexico rank
21st

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social over time

  • Colombia
  • Mexico
20406080200820152022

How they compare

Colombia currently reports 53.9% against 48.4% in Mexico, a difference of 5.5%.

That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Colombia ahead.

Colombia ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 21st of 40 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia Mexico Difference Ahead
2010s 60.5% 59.8% 0.7% Colombia
2020s 43.2% 46.2% 3.0% Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social, Colombia or Mexico?
Colombia, at 53.9% against 48.4% in Mexico as of 2022.
What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social between Colombia and Mexico?
5.5%, with Colombia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Mexico?
7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
How do Colombia and Mexico rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving all social?
Colombia ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 21st of 40 countries.
Where does this data come from?
ASPIRE, published as Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%). 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) only receiving All Social Assistance (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 395 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

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