Energy poverty in Mexico: Territorial distribution and evolution 2012-2024

This research analyzes the evolution and territorial distribution of energy poverty in Mexico between 2012 and 2024 using a multidimensional approach based on Encuesta Nacional de Ingresos y Gastos de los Hogares (ENIGH) microdata and household-level measurement with expansion factors, later aggrega...

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Autor principal: Faustino Cruz, Edgar Ivan
Formato: Online
Idioma:español
Editor: Estudios Energéticos del Sur Global 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://estudiosenergeticos.colmex.mx/index.php/eesg/article/view/4
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Estudios Energéticos del Sur Global

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Sumario:This research analyzes the evolution and territorial distribution of energy poverty in Mexico between 2012 and 2024 using a multidimensional approach based on Encuesta Nacional de Ingresos y Gastos de los Hogares (ENIGH) microdata and household-level measurement with expansion factors, later aggregated to the state scale. The results show a decline in energy poverty from 36.7 % to 17.55 % of households, yet regional disparities persist, with higher levels in southern states and in localities with fewer than 2500 inhabitants, regardless of climate. Incorporating thermal comfort reveals specific vulnerabilities in warm-climate areas, underscoring the need for differentiated public policies that account for biogeographic and demographic characteristics.