Mexico's Poverty Figures Revised: 11 Million Mexicans Escaped Poverty Under AMLO

Mexico's Poverty Reduction: World Bank Revises Figures Upward Mexico City, June 6, 2025 – In a recent announcement, Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that the World Bank has updated its methodology, resulting in a significant revision of poverty reduction figures in Mexico. The new data indicates that 11 million Mexicans escaped poverty between 2018 and 2024, surpassing the previously reported 9.5 million. This upward revision significantly alters the narrative surrounding the government's efforts to combat poverty. "The World Bank has made a re-evaluation of its methodology," Sheinbaum stated, "and it is now 11 million Mexicans who have left poverty, and not 9.5 million from the period 2018 to 2024." The new data underscores the impact of social programs and economic policies implemented during the López Obrador administration. The World Bank's recalculation offers a more comprehensive understanding of the progress made in poverty alleviation. The revised figures provide a more positive outlook for Mexico's socio-economic trajectory, highlighting the significant decrease in poverty rates during this period. Further analysis of this data is expected to provide more detailed insights into the factors that contributed to this remarkable reduction in poverty.