Mexico vs Panama: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance
Mexico
7.1%
in 2022
Panama
9.3%
in 2023
Mexico rank
21st
Panama rank
19th
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Mexico
- Panama
How they compare
Panama currently reports 9.3% against 7.1% in Mexico, a difference of 2.2%.
That makes Panama's figure about 1.3 times Mexico's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Panama has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 21st and Panama ranks 19th 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 | 1.2% | 11.8% | 10.6% | Panama |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 7.0% | 3.9% | Panama |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance, Mexico or Panama?
- Panama, at 9.3% against 7.1% in Mexico as of 2023.
- What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Mexico and Panama?
- 2.2%, with Panama 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Mexico ranks 21st and Panama ranks 19th of 40 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- ASPIRE, published as Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) 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)