Mexico—Social Protection Coverage (%)
Category: Social ProtectionSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #32 of 55Updated April 2026
Latest Value
48.2%
2022
YoY Change
+3.2%
2020 → 2022
Global Rank
#32
of 55 countries
Maximum
51.7%
2016
Minimum
24.8%
2008
CAGR
+4.9%
8 years
Last
48.2%
Previous
46.7%
Highest
51.7%
Lowest
24.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Mexico's social protection coverage (%) was 48.2% in 2022, ranking #32 out of 55 countries. This represents a +3.2% change from 2020. Over the past 8 years, the highest recorded value was 51.7% (2016) and the lowest was 24.8% (2008). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 48.2% | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 46.7% | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 46.8% | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 51.7% | +25.7% |
| 2014 | 41.1% | -11.7% |
| 2012 | 46.6% | +15.1% |
| 2010 | 40.4% | +63.1% |
| 2008 | 24.8% |
Top Countries — Social Protection Coverage (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolivia | 96.9% | 2021 |
| 2 | Mongolia | 92.6% | 2020 |
| 3 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 89.9% | 2020 |
| 4 | Viet Nam | 89.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | El Salvador | 88.8% | 2022 |
| 6 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 87.9% | 2019 |
| 7 | Thailand | 87.2% | 2021 |
| 8 | Chile | 85.6% | 2022 |
| 9 | Peru | 83.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Romania | 79.8% | 2021 |