墨西哥贫困人口两年减少逾800万 近三成居民仍处贫困

Core Insights - The latest multidimensional poverty assessment by Mexico's National Institute of Geography and Statistics indicates that 38.49 million people live in poverty in 2024, accounting for 29.6% of the national population, a decrease of over 8 million from 46.8 million in 2022 [1] - The number of people in extreme poverty has also declined from 9.1 million in 2022 to 7 million in 2024 [1] - The assessment methodology follows the approach of the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL), incorporating various indicators such as household income and expenditure, education, healthcare, housing, social security, and basic living services to evaluate and track the effectiveness of social development policies [1] Poverty and Social Issues - In 2024, a total of 80.4 million people experience at least one form of social deficiency, including educational lag, lack of healthcare services, inadequate housing, absence of basic services, lack of social security, or insufficient nutrition [1] - All indicators show improvement compared to 2022, but the lack of social security remains the most widespread issue, affecting 48.2% of the population [1] Analysis and Outlook - Analysts believe that the data reflects progress in reducing poverty and improving living standards in Mexico, although structural challenges persist, particularly regarding insufficient coverage of the social security system [1]