Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Mexico

Mexico: Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio was 43.9% in 2020. ▼ Falling

Latest (2020)
43.9%
Change on year
up 4.8%
World rank
1st
of 40 countries
All-time high
46.2%
in 2014
All-time low
41.9%
in 2018
Years of data
6
2010–2020

Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Mexico, 2010–2020

010203040502010201520202010: 46.1 % of total population2012: 45.5 % of total population2014: 46.2 % of total population2016: 43.2 % of total population2018: 41.9 % of total population2020: 43.9 % of total population

Source: Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT. Measured in % of total population.

Analysis

In 2020, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Mexico stood at 43.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Mexico peaked at 46.2% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 41.9%, in 2018.

That places Mexico 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 44.6% 41.9% 46.2% 5
2020s 43.9% 43.9% 43.9% 1

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 2 Türkiye 41.5% compare
  2. 3 North Macedonia 39.9% compare
  3. 4 Ecuador 38.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Mexico?
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio in Mexico was 43.9% in 2020, according to Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT.
What is the highest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 46.2% in 2014.
What is the lowest multidimensional poverty headcount ratio recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 41.9% in 2018.
How does Mexico rank for multidimensional poverty headcount ratio?
Mexico ranks 1st out of 40 countries with data for 2020.
Is multidimensional poverty headcount ratio rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT, published as part of Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (% of total population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Multidimensional poverty headcount ratio (% of total population)
Unit
% of total population
Source
Government statistical agencies. Data for EU countires are from the EUROSTAT
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 408 data points, 2010–2020
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The percentage of people who are multidimensionally poor