Small scale industries share in Mexico

Mexico: Small scale industries share was 3.83 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.83
Change on year
up 86.8%
World rank
48th
of 57 countries
All-time high
6.3
in 2013
All-time low
1.49
in 2017
Years of data
10
2004–2023

Small scale industries share in Mexico, 2004–2023

1234562004201320232004: 5.62009: 4.22013: 6.32015: 1.62016: 1.62017: 1.52018: 1.82019: 1.92020: 22023: 3.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Mexico recorded 3.83 for small scale industries share in 2023.

The figure is up 86.8% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, small scale industries share in Mexico peaked at 6.3 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.49, in 2017.

That places Mexico 48th out of 57 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Small scale industries share in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Small scale industries share in Mexico, 2004 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2004 5.59 —
2009 4.21 -24.7%
2013 6.3 +49.6%
2015 1.62 -74.3%
2016 1.61 -0.6%
2017 1.49 -7.5%
2018 1.8 +20.8%
2019 1.95 +8.3%
2020 2.05 +5.1%
2023 3.83 +86.8%

Mexico compared with similar countries

  • Mexico's 3.83 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.79, 66% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
  • Mexico's 3.83 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.44, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.9 4.21 5.59 2
2010s 2.46 1.49 6.3 6
2020s 2.94 2.05 3.83 2

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 45 Germany 4.95 compare
  2. 46 Uruguay 4.67 compare
  3. 47 Malaysia 3.85 compare
  4. 49 Colombia 3.52 compare
  5. 50 Sri Lanka 3.39 compare
  6. 51 Chile 3.35 compare

See the full ranking of 57 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is small scale industries share in Mexico?
Small scale industries share in Mexico was 3.83 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest small scale industries share recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 6.3 in 2013.
What is the lowest small scale industries share recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 1.49 in 2017.
How does Mexico rank for small scale industries share?
Mexico ranks 48th out of 57 countries with data for 2023.
Is small scale industries share rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Small scale industries share. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Small scale industries share
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
57 places, 804 data points, 2004–2024
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