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 41.3% in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
41.3%
Change on year
down 21.3%
World rank
15th
of 39 countries
All-time high
70.7%
in 2008
All-time low
23.7%
in 2012
Years of data
8
2008–2022

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

2030405060702008201520222008: 70.7 %2010: 36.9 %2012: 23.7 %2014: 35.6 %2016: 24 %2018: 28.3 %2020: 52.5 %2022: 41.3 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

Mexico recorded 41.3% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.3% on the previous year and up 74.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social in Mexico peaked at 70.7% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23.7%, in 2012.

That places Mexico 15th out of 39 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 (%) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year % Change
2008 70.7%
2010 36.9% -47.8%
2012 23.7% -35.9%
2014 35.6% +50.5%
2016 24.0% -32.6%
2018 28.3% +17.8%
2020 52.5% +85.5%
2022 41.3% -21.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 70.7% 70.7% 70.7% 1
2010s 29.7% 23.7% 36.9% 5
2020s 46.9% 41.3% 52.5% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 12 Colombia 48.8% compare
  2. 13 Kyrgyzstan 44.4% compare
  3. 14 Ukraine 44.4% compare
  4. 16 Sri Lanka 39.1% compare
  5. 17 Belarus 35.0% compare
  6. 18 Brazil 29.1% 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 41.3% 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 70.7% 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 23.7% in 2012.
How does Mexico rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) not receiving social?
Mexico ranks 15th out of 39 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 74.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
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 (%). 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 (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs