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Mexico Is #68
Mexico is #68 in Economic Freedom out of 176 Countries.
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Every year the Heritage Foundation, a leading U.S. nonprofit, produces the Index of Economic Freedom Report and ranks how free and open each country’s economy is.
With a score of 62, Mexico is classified as
"Moderately Free":
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What Does Being “Moderately free” Mean for Mexico?
Mexico’s classification as “moderately free” in the Index of Economic Freedom reflects a mixed economic environment where citizens have access to some economic opportunities but also face restrictions due to government inefficiencies and structural issues. For the average Mexican citizen, this means they have avenues for entrepreneurship and personal advancement, though corruption, legal challenges, and unreliable protections can limit these opportunities and make economic stability harder to achieve.
What categories doES Mexico DO well in?
To do well ("mostly free") a country must score 70 - 79.9. To classify as excellent ("free") a country must score 80 or higher. Mexico scores relatively well in this areas (scores out of 100):
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Government Spending 77.0
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Trade Freedom 76.8
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Tax Burden 76.0
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Investment Freedom 75.0
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Business Freedom 71.2
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Mexico's three worst performing categories:
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Government Integrity 29.0
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Judicial Effectiveness 39.4
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Property Rights 46.5
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Mexico’s weakest category is Government Integrity, with a score of 29.0 out of 100. This category measures levels of corruption and transparency within the government. Low integrity in government directly affects Mexicans by fostering mistrust in public institutions, raising business risks, and creating unfair advantages for those who navigate corruption. To improve this score, Mexico could strengthen anti-corruption enforcement, increase transparency in public spending, and introduce stricter accountability for public officials, which would help build trust and create a fairer environment for all citizens.
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The second weakest category, Judicial Effectiveness, has a score of 39.4 out of 100. This category assesses the independence and reliability of the judicial system. For citizens, weak judicial effectiveness often translates into delayed or unjust legal processes, especially in property disputes or business conflicts, which discourages investment and limits access to fair legal recourse. To enhance judicial effectiveness, Mexico could focus on increasing judicial transparency, ensuring adequate resources for court systems, and instituting reforms that promote judicial independence, which would encourage greater legal certainty and fairness.
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Property Rights is the third weakest category, with a score of 46.5 out of 100. This category evaluates the strength of legal protections for private property and the enforcement of property rights. For Mexicans, low property rights protection can mean insecurity in land ownership and business investments, which hinders economic growth and discourages foreign investment. Policy recommendations to improve this score include reinforcing property laws, improving land registries, and creating more robust legal protections for private property, which would foster economic confidence and stability for individuals and businesses.
Mexico's Economic Freedom over time:
