🇲🇽 Mexico
With 131,946,900 inhabitants (2025), Mexico ranks 11 out of 213 in the population ranking (North America). GDP per capita – Mexico: $13,889 /inh. (2025), ranking 91 out of 211. Economic growth is 0.6 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 3.8 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Mexico, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Women's legal equality: marriage (1/186).
Weaknesses – Mexico, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Homicide rate (174/192), GDP growth (186/211), Budget balance (139/158).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Mexico has $13,889 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Mexico has 2.7 %, below the regional median (North America: 6 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Mexico has 3.8 %, above the regional median (North America: 2 %).
- GDP growth: Mexico has 0.6 %, below the regional median (North America: 3.1 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $3.4T | 2025 | 13 of 201 |
| GDP | $1.8T | 2025 | 14 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $7,444 /inh. | 2021 | 68 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $13,730 /inh. | 2025 | 84 of 205 |
| Natural resource rents | 3.6 % | 2021 | 86 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $25,868 /inh. | 2025 | 90 of 201 |
| GDP per capita | $13,889 /inh. | 2025 | 91 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.3 % | 2025 | 182 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 0.6 % | 2025 | 186 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $6.27 | 2026 | 45 of 55 |
| Lending interest rate | 8.8 % | 2025 | 68 of 146 |
| Real interest rate | 4 % | 2025 | 87 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 19.24 LCU/$ | 2025 | 95 of 211 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 48 % | 2025 | 102 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 3.8 % | 2025 | 121 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 4.6 % | 2025 | 141 of 210 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 2.7 % | 2025 | 27 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 5.7 % | 2025 | 31 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 24.5 % | 2025 | 48 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 60 % | 2025 | 74 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 64.1 % | 2025 | 82 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 61.6 % | 2025 | 92 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 30.8 % | 2025 | 96 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 11.4 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise exports | $664.8B | 2025 | 11 of 205 |
| Services exports | $65.6B | 2025 | 30 of 198 |
| High-technology exports | 19.3 % | 2024 | 36 of 185 |
| Current account balance | -0.5 % | 2025 | 88 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 39.6 % | 2025 | 91 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 79.9 % | 2025 | 100 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 40.3 % | 2025 | 108 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 51,128,000 arr. | 2020 | 3 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $44.6B | 2025 | 12 of 203 |
| International tourism receipts | $11.4B | 2020 | 19 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 3.6 % | 2025 | 75 of 196 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.4 % | 2025 | 86 of 201 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2023 | 147 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 41.3 % | 2024 | 12 of 159 |
| Central government debt | 50.3 % | 2024 | 53 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 14.8 % | 2024 | 95 of 161 |
| Central government spending | 22.5 % | 2023 | 99 of 160 |
| Research and development spending | 0.3 % | 2024 | 104 of 155 |
| Budget balance | -5.9 % | 2024 | 139 of 158 |
| Military spending | 0.7 % | 2025 | 142 of 165 |
| Government final consumption | 11.8 % | 2025 | 145 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total reserves (including gold) | $256.2B | 2025 | 18 of 180 |
| External debt | 32.9 % | 2024 | 35 of 121 |
| Stock market capitalization | 30.6 % | 2025 | 55 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 35.5 % | 2025 | 103 of 184 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 3.7 months | 2025 | 109 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20 % | 2025 | 20 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 30.6 % | 2025 | 51 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 70.2 % | 2025 | 62 of 189 |
| Services | 58.9 % | 2025 | 93 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 22.6 % | 2025 | 98 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 18.3 % | 2025 | 111 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3.9 % | 2025 | 119 of 203 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,946,900 inhab. | 2025 | 11 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.5 % | 2025 | 39 of 213 |
| Urban population | 80 % | 2025 | 56 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 67.4 % | 2025 | 57 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 95.9 % | 2024 | 62 of 145 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 97 % | 2020 | 90 of 178 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 24.1 % | 2025 | 100 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 8.5 % | 2025 | 111 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 28.9 yrs | 2023 | 134 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 48.4 per 100 | 2025 | 157 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 103.9 per 100 girls | 2024 | 158 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 94.1 per 100 women | 2025 | 175 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.5 % | 2025 | 175 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 58 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 8.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 80 of 183 |
| Road traffic deaths | 12.8 per 100,000 | 2019 | 82 of 188 |
| Male suicide rate | 14.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 85 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 13.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 92 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 12.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 96 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 63.1 yrs | 2023 | 98 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 15.5 per 1,000 | 2024 | 100 of 213 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 72.4 yrs | 2024 | 101 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 75.3 yrs | 2024 | 103 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 78 yrs | 2024 | 107 of 213 |
| Population growth | 0.83 % | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.89 children/woman | 2024 | 109 of 213 |
| Death rate | 6.2 per 1,000 | 2024 | 148 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 99.5 % | 2024 | 65 of 211 |
| Undernourishment | 3.1 % | 2024 | 69 of 167 |
| Physicians | 2.59 per 1,000 | 2022 | 75 of 193 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.5 % | 2024 | 86 of 152 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 28 per 100,000 | 2024 | 87 of 206 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 93 % | 2024 | 107 of 211 |
| Health expenditure | 5.5 % | 2023 | 116 of 191 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.03 per 1,000 | 2022 | 116 of 196 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 41.2 % | 2023 | 137 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 80 % | 2024 | 145 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 1 per 1,000 | 2022 | 146 of 190 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.5 kg/m² | 2016 | 32 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 28.4 kg/m² | 2016 | 34 of 190 |
| Tobacco use | 15.7 % | 2024 | 66 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 23.9 % | 2024 | 67 of 165 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 6.7 L/person | 2024 | 74 of 202 |
| Tobacco use among women | 7.6 % | 2024 | 90 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 169 cm | 2014 | 122 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 156.8 cm | 2014 | 143 of 198 |
| Obesity among adult women | 41.4 % | 2024 | 157 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 32.7 % | 2024 | 169 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 37.4 % | 2024 | 170 of 196 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 16.4 % | 2024 | 177 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 60.6 % | 2022 | 24 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 71.9 % | 2022 | 34 of 80 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 89.2 % | 2020 | 38 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.1 % | 2020 | 38 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 10.6 % | 2020 | 56 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 74.6 % | 2022 | 63 of 114 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.54 | 2003 | 74 of 205 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 0 % | 2020 | 104 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 129 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.15 | 2003 | 140 of 203 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.1 % | 2020 | 157 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 1.3 % | 2024 | 164 of 212 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.18 | 2003 | 173 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 0 % | 2020 | 181 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Christians (over 50%) | 2020 | 114 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income share of the richest 10% | 33.4 % | 2024 | 24 of 169 |
| Extreme poverty | 1.6 % | 2024 | 75 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.6 % | 2024 | 129 of 169 |
| Gini index | 42.6 | 2024 | 141 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 1,957,194 km² | 2024 | 13 of 212 |
| Land area | 1,943,950 km² | 2024 | 13 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 9,330 km | 2026 | 14 of 227 |
| Length of land borders | 4,389 km | 2026 | 43 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 23.9 ° | 2026 | 90 of 232 |
| Population density | 67.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 135 of 212 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest point | 5,636 m | 2026 | 20 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 1,111 m | 2026 | 28 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 1.1 % | 2015 | 63 of 212 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,180 m³/inh. | 2022 | 80 of 181 |
| Average annual rainfall | 758 mm | 2022 | 109 of 180 |
| Lowest point | -10 m | 2026 | 207 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 50.6 % | 2024 | 57 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 34.2 % | 2024 | 100 of 210 |
| Arable land | 10.3 % | 2024 | 103 of 204 |
| Protected land areas | 15.3 % | 2025 | 122 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.34 | 2025 | 77 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.55 | 2025 | 88 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.47 | 2025 | 92 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.27 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.66 | 2025 | 104 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.22 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.49 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic freedom index | 0.71 | 2025 | 72 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.75 | 2025 | 89 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.7 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.64 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.62 | 2025 | 103 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.63 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.54 | 2025 | 119 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.49 | 2025 | 126 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.37 | 2025 | 139 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.34 | 2025 | 84 of 173 |
| Political corruption index | 0.57 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.36 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | -0.23 | 2025 | 116 of 203 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.28 | 2025 | 120 of 203 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | -0.18 | 2025 | 122 of 203 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.27 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 26 pts | 2024 | 140 of 179 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.94 | 2025 | 164 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.61 | 2025 | 164 of 205 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -1.17 | 2025 | 175 of 205 |
Women's rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women in parliament | 50.2 % | 2025 | 5 of 192 |
| Share of women among ministers | 47.6 % | 2025 | 15 of 192 |
| Women subjected to partner violence (past 12 months) | 9.5 % | 2016 | 44 of 106 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,953 | 2025 | 101 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | Specific provision in the law | 2025 | 35 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 5 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 42 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 82.6 /100 | 2025 | 44 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 84 /100 | 2025 | 59 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 58.3 /100 | 2025 | 139 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 15.7 pts | 2025 | 16 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Varies by region | 2025 | 1 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Varies by region | 2025 | 2 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Banned by national law | 2025 | 22 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Sexual orientation only | 2025 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Varies or other | 2025 | 7 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 24.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 174 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Legalized | 2026 | 8 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Use of modern contraceptives | 69.1 % | 2023 | 20 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 10.8 % | 2018 | 37 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 42 per 100,000 | 2023 | 92 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 96.6 % | 2017 | 122 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 59.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 163 of 213 |
Work and social rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 10 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 65 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 78 |
| Children in child labor (ages 5-17) | 6 % | 2022 | 16 of 64 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 80.8 % | 2022 | 57 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $353 | 2024 | 72 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 10.4 % | 2019 | 76 of 99 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $599 | 2024 | 86 of 168 |
| Trade union membership rate | 12.4 % | 2020 | 87 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 3.2 /10 | 2024 | 134 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 18.2 % | 2023 | 76 of 144 |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Nationality acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 38 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 14 yrs | 2025 | 8 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Mexico?
Mexico has about 131,946,900 inhabitants (2025), ranking 11 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Mexico?
GDP per capita is $13,889 /inh. (2025): Mexico ranks 91 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Mexico?
Annual inflation is 3.8 % (2025); Mexico ranks 121 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Mexico?
The unemployment rate is 2.7 % (2025); Mexico ranks 27 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Mexico stand in its region (North America)?
GDP per capita: Mexico has $13,889 /inh., below the regional median (North America: $19,970 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Mexico come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.