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 58.2% in 2022. ▲ Rising

Latest (2022)
58.2%
Change on year
up 29.0%
World rank
19th
of 39 countries
All-time high
74.7%
in 2016
All-time low
28.7%
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: 28.7 %2010: 62.1 %2012: 73.6 %2014: 64 %2016: 74.7 %2018: 70.4 %2020: 45.1 %2022: 58.2 %

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Mexico is 58.2%, measured in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.0% on the previous year and down 20.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Mexico peaked at 74.7% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 28.7%, in 2008.

Mexico ranks 19th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 (%) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year % Change
2008 28.7%
2010 62.1% +116.5%
2012 73.6% +18.5%
2014 64.0% -13.0%
2016 74.7% +16.7%
2018 70.4% -5.8%
2020 45.1% -35.9%
2022 58.2% +29.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 28.7% 28.7% 28.7% 1
2010s 69.0% 62.1% 74.7% 5
2020s 51.7% 45.1% 58.2% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 16 Kosovo 62.0% compare
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  3. 18 Sri Lanka 59.0% compare
  4. 20 Serbia 52.7% compare
  5. 21 Honduras 51.2% compare
  6. 22 Colombia 51.0% compare

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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 58.2% 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 74.7% 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 28.7% in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Mexico ranks 19th out of 39 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 down 20.9%. 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 (%). 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 (%)
Unit
%
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
39 places, 378 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

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