Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Mexico

Mexico: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 78.0% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
78.0%
Change on year
up 23.5%
World rank
10th
of 40 countries
All-time high
87.6%
in 2016
All-time low
43.8%
in 2008
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Mexico, 2008–2022

0204060802008201520222008: 43.8 %, preT2010: 74.7 %, preT2012: 77.4 %, preT2014: 75.8 %, preT2016: 87.6 %, preT2018: 84 %, preT2020: 63.2 %, preT2022: 78 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

Mexico recorded 78.0% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in 2022.

The figure is up 23.5% on the previous year and up 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Mexico peaked at 87.6% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 43.8%, in 2008.

That places Mexico 10th out of 40 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year %, preT Change
2008 43.8%
2010 74.7% +70.4%
2012 77.4% +3.6%
2014 75.8% -2.1%
2016 87.6% +15.6%
2018 84.0% -4.1%
2020 63.2% -24.8%
2022 78.0% +23.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 43.8% 43.8% 43.8% 1
2010s 79.9% 74.7% 87.6% 5
2020s 70.6% 63.2% 78.0% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 7 Viet Nam 88.1% compare
  2. 8 Argentina 82.3% compare
  3. 9 Paraguay 81.4% compare
  4. 11 Uruguay 76.1% compare
  5. 12 Costa Rica 75.7% compare
  6. 13 Brazil 75.4% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Mexico?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Mexico was 78.0% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 87.6% in 2016.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 43.8% in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Mexico ranks 10th out of 40 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.8%. 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 Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Assistance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population only receiving All Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)