State Capacity Index in Mexico
Mexico: State Capacity Index was 0.6593 in 2015. ◆ Volatile
State Capacity Index in Mexico, 1960–2015
Source: Jonathan Hanson and Rachel Sigman (2021); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for state capacity index in Mexico is 0.6593, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, state capacity index in Mexico peaked at 0.8057 in 1997 and was at its lowest, -0.1147, in 1967.
That places Mexico 65th out of 165 countries with data for 2015, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.0708 | -0.1147 | 0.0011 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1767 | 0.0106 | 0.263 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.414 | 0.2682 | 0.5579 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.6887 | 0.5702 | 0.8057 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7048 | 0.6432 | 0.7582 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6697 | 0.6235 | 0.7206 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More reference data data for Mexico
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.304 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6991 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5606 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.29 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 191.45 2010 = 100 (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is state capacity index in Mexico?
- State capacity index in Mexico was 0.6593 in 2015, according to Jonathan Hanson and Rachel Sigman (2021); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest state capacity index recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 0.8057 in 1997.
- What is the lowest state capacity index recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.1147 in 1967.
- How does Mexico rank for state capacity index?
- Mexico ranks 65th out of 165 countries with data for 2015.
- Is state capacity index rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Jonathan Hanson and Rachel Sigman (2021); Population based on various sources (2023) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of State Capacity Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures state capacity by combining 21 different indicators related to three key dimensions: extractive capacity, coercive capacity, and administrative capacity. Higher values indicate greater state capacity.