Mexico Income Share Bottom 10%
Income share held by lowest 10% SI.DST.FRST.10
Mexico's income share bottom 10% was 2.24% in 2025, ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1984–2025.
Overview
Mexico's income share bottom 10% stood at 2.24% in 2025, a rise of +0.14pp from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 2.24% by 2025. Mexico ranked 52nd globally.
Mexico’s share of total national income accruing to the bottom 10 percent of earners stood at 2.23 percent in 2025, placing the country 52nd in the world and matching its all‑time peak for the 20‑year series. The indicator rose from a trough of 1.20 percent in 2000, reflecting a gradual improvement in the distribution of income to the poorest decile after a prolonged period of stagnation. Compared with peers of similar rank, the Dominican Republic recorded a slightly higher share of 2.29 percent and Bulgaria a marginally lower 2.18 percent, underscoring Mexico’s modest but steady progress relative to comparable economies. The early figure of 1.70 percent in 1984 marks the lower bound of the series, indicating that the recent ascent represents a reversal of the long‑standing low‑income share. Continued fiscal reforms aimed at expanding social transfers and enhancing labor market inclusion could sustain the upward trajectory, while setbacks in public spending would risk reversing the gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Income Share Bottom 10% | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025* trend | 2.24% | - | - |
| 2025 | 2.24% | +0.14pp | #52 |
| 2022 | 2.10% | +0.10pp | #54 |
| 2020 | 2.00% | +0.10pp | #56 |
| 2018 | 1.90% | +0.00pp | #77 |
| 2016 | 1.90% | +0.20pp | #62 |
| 2014 | 1.70% | +0.10pp | #71 |
| 2012 | 1.60% | +0.00pp | #74 |
| 2010 | 1.60% | +0.20pp | #76 |
| 2008 | 1.40% | −0.10pp | #70 |
| 2006 | 1.50% | +0.20pp | #69 |
| 2005 | 1.30% | −0.10pp | #70 |
| 2004 | 1.40% | −0.10pp | #62 |
| 2002 | 1.50% | +0.30pp | #55 |
| 2000 | 1.20% | +0.00pp | #49 |
| 1998 | 1.20% | −0.20pp | #44 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw income share bottom 10% improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's income share bottom 10% was 2.24% in 2025. Ranked 52nd globally. This represents a 6.4% increase from the previous year.
Mexico's income share bottom 10% peaked at 2.24% in 2025.
The lowest income share bottom 10% in Mexico was 1.20% in 1998.
Mexico ranks 52nd globally in income share bottom 10% as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SI.DST.FRST.10. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's income share bottom 10% is projected to reach 2.24% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The income share bottom 10% of Mexico in 2025 was 2.24%. This ranks 52nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_income-bottom-10,
title = {Mexico Income Share Bottom 10%},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/income-bottom-10/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}