Mexico vs Peru: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance
Mexico
7.1%
in 2022
Peru
6.2%
in 2022
Mexico rank
21st
Peru rank
22nd
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving Social Assistance over time
- Mexico
- Peru
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 7.1% against 6.2% in Peru, a difference of 0.9%.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Peru's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 21st and Peru ranks 22nd of 40 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Peru | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | Mexico |
| 2010s | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 6.5% | 3.9% | 2.6% | Mexico |
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 Peru?
- Mexico, at 7.1% against 6.2% in Peru as of 2022.
- What is the difference in population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance between Mexico and Peru?
- 0.9%, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Peru?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2022.
- How do Mexico and Peru rank globally for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) receiving social assistance?
- Mexico ranks 21st and Peru ranks 22nd 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)