Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in Mexico

Mexico: Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance was 20.8% in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
20.8%
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
8th
of 27 countries
All-time high
34.2%
in 2016
All-time low
4.1%
in 2008
Years of data
8
2008–2022

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in Mexico, 2008–2022

01020302008201520222008: 4.1 preT2010: 5 preT2012: 12.9 preT2014: 16.7 preT2016: 34.2 preT2018: 19.3 preT2020: 21.3 preT2022: 20.8 preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in preT.

Analysis

In 2022, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in Mexico stood at 20.8%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 61.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in Mexico peaked at 34.2% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 2008.

That places Mexico 8th out of 27 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance (preT) in Mexico, 2008 to 2022.
Year preT Change
2008 4.1% —
2010 5.0% +22.4%
2012 12.9% +155.3%
2014 16.7% +29.7%
2016 34.2% +104.6%
2018 19.3% -43.4%
2020 21.3% +10.3%
2022 20.8% -2.5%

Mexico compared with similar countries

  • Mexico's 20.8% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 8.7%, 2.4× the median. (12 countries reporting)
  • Mexico's 20.8% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.2%, 2.0× the median. (18 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.1% 4.1% 4.1% 1
2010s 17.6% 5.0% 34.2% 5
2020s 21.1% 20.8% 21.3% 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 5 El Salvador 27.3% compare
  2. 6 Ukraine 25.4% compare
  3. 7 Russia 21.7% compare
  4. 9 Vietnam 16.7% compare
  5. 10 Mongolia 13.1% compare
  6. 11 Indonesia 12.7% compare

See the full ranking of 27 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in Mexico?
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance in Mexico was 20.8% in 2022, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 34.2% in 2016.
What is the lowest coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance?
Mexico ranks 8th out of 27 countries with data for 2022.
Is coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - other social assistance rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 61.6%. 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 Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance (preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Coverage in 3rd quintile (%) - Other Social Assistance (preT)
Unit
preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
27 places, 257 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed

Percentage of population participating in Other Social Assistance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)