Women in Mexico face higher financial stress than men

The first National Survey on Financial Health in Mexico reveals that women face significantly higher levels of financial stress than men. According to data presented by CONDUSEF, 42% of women report high financial stress, compared to 31% of men.

Overall, 72% of the Mexican population experiences high or moderate financial stress. The study, which surveyed over 20,000 people, highlights that women bear a disproportionate burden: they represent 57% of those earning minimum wage and account for 55% of monthly household expenditures. Additionally, 62% of women reported that they never have money left over at the end of the month.

The survey identified a “toxic financial cycle” where income is directed toward consumption, followed by debt and obligation payments, which in turn creates further scarcity. Even in higher income brackets, high stress levels persist between 29% and 36%.