Justified Political Positions Score in Mexico
Mexico: Justified Political Positions Score was -0.052 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Justified Political Positions Score in Mexico, 1900–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for justified political positions score in Mexico is -0.052, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 36.6% on the previous year and down 106.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, justified political positions score in Mexico peaked at 1.64 in 2012 and was at its lowest, -1.46, in 1900.
That places Mexico 124th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | -1.46 | -1.46 | -1.46 | 10 |
| 1910s | -0.7892 | -1.46 | -0.203 | 10 |
| 1920s | -0.3304 | -0.385 | -0.203 | 10 |
| 1930s | -0.385 | -0.385 | -0.385 | 10 |
| 1940s | -0.385 | -0.385 | -0.385 | 10 |
| 1950s | -0.385 | -0.385 | -0.385 | 10 |
| 1960s | -0.385 | -0.385 | -0.385 | 10 |
| 1970s | -0.385 | -0.385 | -0.385 | 10 |
| 1980s | -0.1333 | -0.385 | 0.284 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6825 | 0.444 | 0.921 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.02 | 0.839 | 1.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.07 | -0.053 | 1.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.067 | -0.082 | -0.022 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More reference data data for Mexico
- Spring temperature anomalies 2.01 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.304 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6991 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5606 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 191.45 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is justified political positions score in Mexico?
- Justified political positions score in Mexico was -0.052 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest justified political positions score recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 1.64 in 2012.
- What is the lowest justified political positions score recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.46 in 1900.
- How does Mexico rank for justified political positions score?
- Mexico ranks 124th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is justified political positions score rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 106.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Justified Political Positions Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which political elites provide complex, nuanced, and complete justifications for their views when considering important policy changes.