What is capital intensity in Mexico?

Capital intensity in Mexico was 51 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Mexico?

The highest recorded value was 51 in 2015.

What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Mexico?

The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1890.

How does Mexico rank for capital intensity?

Mexico ranks 22nd out of 23 countries with data for 2015.

Is capital intensity rising or falling in Mexico?

Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Mexico data come from?

The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Capital intensity in Mexico

Name: Capital intensity in Mexico
Creator: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Mexico: Capital intensity was 51 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)

Change on year

up 2.0%

World rank

22nd

of 23 countries

All-time high

in 2015

All-time low

in 1890

Years of data

126

1890–2015

Capital intensity in Mexico, 1890–2015

Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for capital intensity in Mexico is 51, measured in 2015. That is the highest value across all 126 years on record.

That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, capital intensity in Mexico peaked at 51 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1890.

That places Mexico 22nd out of 23 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1890s	1	1	1	10
1900s	1.6	1	2	10
1910s	2.8	2	3	10
1920s	3.5	3	4	10
1930s	4.5	4	5	10
1940s	6.6	6	8	10
1950s	11	8	14	10
1960s	18.7	15	24	10
1970s	28	25	31	10
1980s	34.8	32	36	10
1990s	35.7	35	37	10
2000s	42.9	38	48	10
2010s	48.5	46	51	6

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Frequently asked questions

What is capital intensity in Mexico?: Capital intensity in Mexico was 51 in 2015, according to Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest capital intensity recorded in Mexico?: The highest recorded value was 51 in 2015.
What is the lowest capital intensity recorded in Mexico?: The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1890.
How does Mexico rank for capital intensity?: Mexico ranks 22nd out of 23 countries with data for 2015.
Is capital intensity rising or falling in Mexico?: Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?: The figures come from Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Capital intensity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Capital intensity
Source: Bergeaud et al. (2016) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 23 places, 2,898 data points, 1890–2015
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Capital intensity is defined as the total stock of capital divided by the total hours worked. This is measured in 2010 international-$ per hour.