Argentina vs Mexico: Share of people who report having intentions to start business

Argentina
13.36
in 2017
Mexico
13.2
in 2017
Argentina rank
40th
Mexico rank
42nd

Share of people who report having intentions to start business over time

  • Argentina
  • Mexico
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How they compare

Argentina currently reports 13.36 against 13.2 in Mexico, a difference of 0.16.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Mexico ahead.

Argentina ranks 40th and Mexico ranks 42nd of 66 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 1 and Mexico in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina Mexico Difference Ahead
2000s 14.27 20.41 6.14 Mexico
2010s 25.92 18.02 7.9 Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of people who report having intentions to start business, Argentina or Mexico?
Argentina, at 13.36 against 13.2 in Mexico as of 2017.
What is the difference in share of people who report having intentions to start business between Argentina and Mexico?
0.16, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Mexico?
11 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2017.
How do Argentina and Mexico rank globally for share of people who report having intentions to start business?
Argentina ranks 40th and Mexico ranks 42nd of 66 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of people who report having intentions to start business. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Share of people who report having intentions to start business
Source
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2018) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 706 data points, 2002–2017
Last refreshed

Percentage of 18-64 population who intend to start a business within three years (individuals already involved in any stage of entrepreneurial activity excluded) plotted against GDP per capita, adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.