Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) in Mexico

Mexico: Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) was 45.5% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
45.5%
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
23rd
of 39 countries
All-time high
50.7%
in 2016
All-time low
17.1%
in 2008
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance in Mexico, 2008–2022

203040502008201520222008: 17.1 preT2010: 39.3 preT2012: 45.3 preT2014: 39.1 preT2016: 50.7 preT2018: 45 preT2020: 42 preT2022: 45.5 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

In 2022, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Mexico stood at 45.5%.

That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Mexico peaked at 50.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 17.1%, in 2008.

That places Mexico 23rd out of 39 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year preT Change
2008 17.1% —
2010 39.3% +129.9%
2012 45.3% +15.2%
2014 39.1% -13.6%
2016 50.7% +29.6%
2018 45.0% -11.2%
2020 42.0% -6.8%
2022 45.5% +8.3%

Mexico compared with similar countries

  • Mexico's 45.5% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 47.2%, 96% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Mexico's 45.5% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 61.3%, 74% of the median. (15 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.1% 17.1% 17.1% 1
2010s 43.9% 39.1% 50.7% 5
2020s 43.7% 42.0% 45.5% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 20 Argentina 48.9% compare
  2. 21 Armenia 47.2% compare
  3. 22 Colombia 45.8% compare
  4. 24 Moldova 41.6% compare
  5. 25 Malawi 41.2% compare
  6. 26 Ukraine 40.8% compare

See the full ranking of 39 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Mexico?
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance in Mexico was 45.5% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 50.7% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 17.1% in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance?
Mexico ranks 23rd out of 39 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - all social assistance rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 2nd quintile (%) - All Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 390 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)