Mexico fell seven places to 62nd in the 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking, as weak institutions and public finances eroded its trade and labour strengths.
Macro · Economy
Key Facts
—The drop. Mexico fell seven places to 62nd of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking.
—The break. It had sat steadily between 55th and 56th for the previous four years before this slide.
—The cause. Weak public finances, governance and the rule of law dragged the score down, not trade or jobs.
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