Mexico Sees Historic Shift as Middle Class Surpasses Population in Poverty
Mexico is experiencing a significant socioeconomic transformation, with the middle class now exceeding the number of citizens living in poverty for the first time in the nation’s history. This landmark shift, attributed to current social policies, signals a potential turning point in the country’s development.
According to data released by the World Bank spanning from 2018 to 2024, over 13 million people have risen out of poverty in Mexico. This progress has contributed to the growth of the middle class, which now accounts for nearly 40 percent of the total population.
“According to World Bank data from 2018 to 2024, in our country more than 13 million people emerged from poverty, and, in the specific case of the middle class, it now represents almost 40 percent of the total population of our country,” stated the president of the Senate, Laura Itzel Castillo, in a recent social media post.
This development is being hailed as a direct result of policies prioritizing social well-being. The emphasis on these initiatives, according to Castillo, has been instrumental in lifting millions out of poverty and expanding the middle class.
The Senate of the Republic has pledged to continue supporting these advancements through future legislation. “From the Senate of the Republic, we will continue to legislate in this Constituent Congress, in favor of the people of Mexico,” Castillo affirmed. This commitment suggests a continued focus on policies designed to foster economic growth and improve the quality of life for all citizens.
