Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Mexico

Mexico: Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social was 33.2% in 2022. ▼ Falling

Latest (2022)
33.2%
Change on year
down 15.5%
World rank
14th
of 38 countries
All-time high
61.9%
in 2008
All-time low
11.8%
in 2012
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Mexico, 2008–2022

2040602008201520222008: 61.92010: 26.12012: 11.82014: 25.72016: 17.72018: 22.72020: 39.22022: 33.2

Source: ASPIRE.

Analysis

The most recent figure for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Mexico is 33.2%, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 15.5% on the previous year and up 180.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Mexico peaked at 61.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11.8%, in 2012.

Mexico ranks 14th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year Value Change
2008 61.9%
2010 26.1% -57.8%
2012 11.8% -54.8%
2014 25.7% +117.7%
2016 17.7% -31.1%
2018 22.7% +28.4%
2020 39.2% +72.5%
2022 33.2% -15.5%

Mexico compared with similar countries

  • Mexico's 33.2% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 26.8%, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
  • Mexico's 33.2% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 16.0%, 2.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 61.9% 61.9% 61.9% 1
2010s 20.8% 11.8% 26.1% 5
2020s 36.2% 33.2% 39.2% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 11 Dominican Republic 39.2% compare
  2. 12 Kyrgyzstan 38.4% compare
  3. 13 Türkiye 33.2% compare
  4. 15 Ukraine 31.4% compare
  5. 16 Kazakhstan 31.3% compare
  6. 17 Serbia 27.8% compare

See the full ranking of 38 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Mexico?
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social in Mexico was 33.2% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 61.9% in 2008.
What is the lowest population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 11.8% in 2012.
How does Mexico rank for population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social?
Mexico ranks 14th out of 38 countries with data for 2022.
Is population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving social rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 180.8%. 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 the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in the 1st quintile (poorest) not receiving Social Protection (%) -rural
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
38 places, 370 data points, 2002–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population not receiving Social Protection programs