Perceptions on the health care system in Mexico 2024
According to a survey conducted in Mexico in 2024, only 36 percent of respondents said they trusted their country's healthcare system to provide the best health treatment. Moreover, 76 percent of interviewees stated that many people cannot afford good healthcare, while seven in every ten said waiting times to get an appointment with doctors are too long.
Healthcare coverage
Healthcare coverage in Mexico varies widely, with a significant portion of the population relying on public health insurance. A 2021 national survey found that over half of Mexico’s citizens were covered by public health programs not affiliated with social security institutions or private insurances, while 38 percent were insured through the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS). According to the survey, less than one percent of the population was covered by private health insurance.
Access disparities across regions
A lack of access to health services in Mexico affects over a third of the population despite the availability of social security coverage and public healthcare programs. In 2022, 39.1 percent of Mexicans were considered vulnerable due to insufficient healthcare access, a significant increase from 15.5 percent in 2016. This problem is not evenly distributed across the country, with Chiapas facing the highest vulnerability rate at 66.1 percent, while Baja California Sur had the lowest at 17.3 percent.
