Statistical Visibility And Ethnic Gaps: Intersectional Vulnerability Of The Indigenous Population In Argentina

Abstract

The study analyzes the intersectional vulnerabilities affecting the Indigenous population in Argentina, based on information provided by the 2022 National Census. It examines how inequality in living conditions —measured through indicators such as Unsatisfied Basic Needs (NBI), access to water, and sanitation services— deepens when considering ethnic belonging and geographic location. The adopted methodology is quantitative, relying on data from the 2010 and 2022 censuses, processed using the Redatam software. In addition to the national-level analysis, results from provinces with the most pronounced ethnic gaps are examined. The findings reveal the persistence of ethnic disparities, which are particularly critical in dispersed rural areas. The Indigenous population is overrepresented in indicators of NBI, overcrowding, and lack of adequate sanitation services, with the most adverse conditions concentrated in the northern provinces of Argentina. In conclusion, the paper outlines several proposals aimed at incorporating an ethnic perspective into social policies and programs directed toward this population group.