Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Mexico

Mexico: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social was 17.6% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
17.6%
Change on year
down 42.5%
World rank
11th
of 40 countries
All-time high
53.2%
in 2008
All-time low
9.5%
in 2016
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Mexico, 2008–2022

10203040502008201520222008: 53.2 %, preT2010: 21.2 %, preT2012: 16.1 %, preT2014: 22.3 %, preT2016: 9.5 %, preT2018: 12.7 %, preT2020: 30.7 %, preT2022: 17.6 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Mexico is 17.6%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 42.5% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Mexico peaked at 53.2% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 9.5%, in 2016.

That places Mexico 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2008 53.2%
2010 21.2% -60.2%
2012 16.1% -23.9%
2014 22.3% +38.5%
2016 9.5% -57.4%
2018 12.7% +33.3%
2020 30.7% +141.8%
2022 17.6% -42.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 53.2% 53.2% 53.2% 1
2010s 16.4% 9.5% 22.3% 5
2020s 24.1% 17.6% 30.7% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 8 Dominican Republic 37.4% compare
  2. 9 Ecuador 34.7% compare
  3. 10 Paraguay 18.6% compare
  4. 12 Sri Lanka 14.7% compare
  5. 13 Indonesia 13.7% compare
  6. 14 Brazil 12.0% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Mexico?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Mexico was 17.6% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 53.2% in 2008.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 9.5% in 2016.
How does Mexico rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Mexico ranks 11th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving Social Protection (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs