Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Mexico

Mexico: Coverage of social protection and labor programs was 48.2% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
48.2%
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
30th
of 38 countries
All-time high
51.7%
in 2016
All-time low
24.8%
in 2008
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Mexico, 2008–2022

02040602008201520222008: 24.8 % of population2010: 40.4 % of population2012: 46.6 % of population2014: 41.1 % of population2016: 51.7 % of population2018: 46.8 % of population2020: 46.7 % of population2022: 48.2 % of population

Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.

Analysis

In 2022, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Mexico stood at 48.2%.

That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social protection and labor programs in Mexico peaked at 51.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 24.8%, in 2008.

Mexico ranks 30th of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year % of population Change
2008 24.8%
2010 40.4% +63.1%
2012 46.6% +15.1%
2014 41.1% -11.7%
2016 51.7% +25.7%
2018 46.8% -9.6%
2020 46.7% -0.2%
2022 48.2% +3.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.8% 24.8% 24.8% 1
2010s 45.3% 40.4% 51.7% 5
2020s 47.4% 46.7% 48.2% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 27 Dominican Republic 51.1% compare
  2. 28 Türkiye 49.3% compare
  3. 29 Albania 48.5% compare
  4. 31 Kosovo 42.8% compare
  5. 32 Ecuador 41.1% compare
  6. 33 Colombia 41.0% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social protection and labor programs in Mexico?
Coverage of social protection and labor programs in Mexico was 48.2% in 2022, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 51.7% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage of social protection and labor programs recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 24.8% in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for coverage of social protection and labor programs?
Mexico ranks 30th out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage of social protection and labor programs rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social protection and labor programs (% of population)
Unit
% of population
Source
ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 385 data points, 2002–2023
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Coverage of social protection and labor programs (SPL) shows the percentage of population participating in social insurance, social safety net, and unemployment benefits and active labor market programs. Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.