Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Mexico

Mexico: Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile was 45.0% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
45.0%
Change on year
up 6.0%
World rank
23rd
of 38 countries
All-time high
53.0%
in 2016
All-time low
19.7%
in 2008
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Mexico, 2008–2022

02040602008201520222008: 19.7 % of population2010: 41.5 % of population2012: 47.1 % of population2014: 39.4 % of population2016: 53 % of population2018: 46.3 % of population2020: 42.4 % of population2022: 45 % 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 safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Mexico stood at 45.0%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.0% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Mexico peaked at 53.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 19.7%, in 2008.

That places Mexico 23rd out of 38 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile (% of population) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year % of population Change
2008 19.7%
2010 41.5% +110.5%
2012 47.1% +13.5%
2014 39.4% -16.3%
2016 53.0% +34.4%
2018 46.3% -12.5%
2020 42.4% -8.4%
2022 45.0% +6.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 19.7% 19.7% 19.7% 1
2010s 45.4% 39.4% 53.0% 5
2020s 43.7% 42.4% 45.0% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 20 Argentina 50.4% compare
  2. 21 Armenia 50.0% compare
  3. 22 Colombia 46.0% compare
  4. 24 Malawi 41.2% compare
  5. 25 Brazil 40.6% compare
  6. 26 Ukraine 40.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Mexico?
Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile in Mexico was 45.0% 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 safety net programs in 2nd quintile recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 53.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 19.7% in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile?
Mexico ranks 23rd out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. 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 safety net programs in 2nd quintile (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage of social safety net programs in 2nd quintile (% 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
Last refreshed

Coverage of social safety net programs shows the percentage of population participating in cash transfers and last resort programs, noncontributory social pensions, other cash transfers programs (child, family and orphan allowances, birth and death grants, disability benefits, and other allowances), conditional cash transfers, in-kind food transfers (food stamps and vouchers, food rations, supplementary feeding, and emergency food distribution), school feeding, other social assistance programs (housing allowances, scholarships, fee waivers, health subsidies, and other social assistance) and public works programs (cash for work and food for work). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.