Mexico

Mexico ranks 106th of 193 countries in the GSCI 2026, with a score of 43.3. This is 69% of the best score (Sweden, 62.9) and places Mexico in the 45th percentile, 2.1 points below the global average of 45.4.

Mexico performs best in Intellectual Capital (66th) and Economic Sustainability (103rd), and weakest in Natural Capital (169th) and Resource Efficiency (148th). Its ranks in the other dimensions: Social Capital 110th, Governance 110th.

Mexico's GSCI score has declined by 1.6 points over the past ten years (2015–2025). Based on recent trends, the 10-year outlook is negative (-4.3 points).

Mexico has a population of 130.9 million, 3.2 times the average country (41.5 million), and a population density of 67 people per km², 15% above the world average (58). Its GDP is $1.85 trillion, 3.3 times the average country ($569.2 billion).

Mexico's GDP per capita is $14,158, 3% above the world average of $13,684.

The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures the sustainable competitiveness of 193 countries across six dimensions: Natural Capital, Resource Efficiency, Social Capital, Intellectual Capital, Economic Sustainability and Governance. It is based on 296 quantitative indicators from sources such as the World Bank, UN agencies and the IMF, with no surveys or opinions.