The comparison of poverty in the indigenous population of Mexico during the period 2010-2016

Abstract

The main purpose of this work is to elucidate in an accessible manner the prevalence of poverty among the indigenous population in Mexico during the period from 2010 to 2016. The aim is to identify underlying causes, focusing particularly on the lack of education and its implications at both individual and societal levels. The collected information originates from the National Survey of Income and Expenditures of Households (by its Spanish acronym) for the years 2010 to 2016. To enhance understanding, comparative tables have been developed, and the grouping of variables has been performed. These visual aids are designed to enable a proper interpretation at each of the identified poverty levels, which are categorized into three groups: extreme poverty, moderate poverty, and those not in poverty. This study addresses the hypothesis formulated regarding the indigenous population, aiming to confirm or refute the idea that most individuals in this group have a very basic level of education. It is postulated that this factor could be crucial in understanding their economic difficulties, limiting their access to a better quality of life, and contributing to the perpetuation of this situation across generations.