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Mexico

United Mexican States

126.2 million
1,958,201 km2
Spanish, Mixtec,
Mexican Peso ≈ $0.0516
Christianity

What do we know about Mexico? Many will remember drug cartels, Mayan pyramids, sombreros, tequila, and the high wall on the border with the US. Yes, it doesn't even make it into the top 100 safest countries right now. And few people are looking to move here. But this country has a rich history. And the Mexican passport opens many borders.

Mexico has learned to earn from tourism. Some cities, such as Cancun, have long been beloved by travelers. The hot climate and beaches along the Pacific Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea attract tourists from all over the world.

Happiness level
74
Happiness level
74

In terms of happiness, Mexico ranks 35 out of 136 countries in the World Happiness Report 2024. The indicator takes into account GDP per capita, life expectancy, sense of security, and public opinion survey results from residents of the countries.

Health index
76
Health index
76

Based on the Numbeo Health Index derived from user experience. In the 2024 ranking, Mexico is in 22 place according to this indicator among 94 countries. The index evaluates the quality, cost, accessibility of medical services, and the level of staff qualifications.

The cleanest air
39
The cleanest air
39

Air cleanliness reflects the environmental situation in the region. This factor is crucial. Mexico is ranked 77 among 125 countries based on the results of 2024.

Security of countries
28
Security of countries
28

The indicator is calculated based on the country safety rating from the Numbeo service. Mexico ranks 105 out of 146 in terms of safety according to a survey of real travelers who visited the country in 2024.

Life expectancy 70.2 years
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Life expectancy
70

Mexico ranks 159 out of 235 countries in the world for life expectancy. This is a crucial indicator that has been evaluated by the United Nations since 1980.

Level of human freedom
40
Level of human freedom
40

Mexico ranks 98 out of 164 countries in the Human Freedom Index 2024 by the American Cato Institute and the Canadian Fraser Institute. The ranking evaluates personal, civil, and economic freedom in different countries based on 86 indicators.

The cost of living 43.1 USD
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The cost of living
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The cost of living assessment in Mexico, according to the Numbeo Index 2024, includes not only the cost of groceries, restaurants, and housing rent but also the purchasing power index. The indicator is conditional, as it is most often directly related to the income level of the population.

Unemployment rate 3.3 percent
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Unemployment rate
81

The unemployment rate and the assessment of Mexico according to this indicator are based on data from the International Labour Organization from 2024. According to this indicator, the country ranks 37 out of 186 countries in the world.

Level of social progress
61
Level of social progress
61

The Social Progress Index assesses countries' achievements across 50 different indicators, and Mexico ranks 66 out of 168 countries in this rating for the year 2024.

Quality of citizenship
46
Quality of citizenship
46

The Citizenship Quality Ranking considers freedom of movement, human development index, GDP indicators, and openness to residency. Mexico ranks 61 out of 201 countries based on these criteria as of 2024.

Literacy rate
95
Literacy rate
95

Literacy rate directly influences the development of any country. Therefore, this indicator provides an understanding of the average level of education among citizens. Mexico ranks 90 out of 178 in terms of literacy rate.

Internet speed 25.78 Mbps
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Internet speed
33

Internet speed indicates the level of technological development in the country, accessibility of information, and service quality. Mexico ranks 104 in the list of countries based on this indicator.

Mobile data price 2.03 USD
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Mobile data price
32

The cost of mobile internet reflects its accessibility. When considering this indicator alongside internet speed, we can judge the quality of access to information. In 2024, Mexico ranks 161 out of 236 in this regard.

English proficiency level
22
English proficiency level
22

An indicator that gives an understanding of how comfortable you will feel in a country if you are unfamiliar with the local language but proficient in English. According to this indicator, Mexico ranks 92 in the world.

Mexico is a country located in North America, bordering the United States. To the north, it borders the United States; to the southeast, it borders Guatemala and Belize. The country is washed by the Gulf of California and the Pacific Ocean to the west, and by the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Mexico is considered the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.

The territory of the country is 1,972,550 square kilometers, making it larger than Indonesia but smaller than Saudi Arabia. It declared itself an independent state on September 16, 1810 (the day the War of Independence against the Spanish colonial authorities began). The most recent census in 2023 showed that the country has a population of approximately 129,151,256 people. One hypothesis suggests that the country got its name from the goddess of agave, Mectli.

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