Brazil vs Mexico
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Mexico ranks higher
Mexico scores 57/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Brazil at 52/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
52
Economic strength
Mexico leads
58
42
Political stability
42
48
Business climate
Mexico leads
58
50
Financial maturity
Mexico leads
60
65
Growth outlook
Brazil leads
62
Macro snapshot
2,170
GDP (USD bn)
+850.0 bn
1,320
2.9%
GDP growth (%)
-0.3 pp
3.2%
$10,100
GDP per capita (USD)
+100.0
$10,000
4.6%
Inflation (%)
0.0 pp
4.6%
3.0%
FDI (% of GDP)
+0.5 pp
2.5%
88%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+34.0 pp
54%
216
Population (M)
+84.0M
132
Brazil — strong sectors
- Agriculture (Agribusiness)6.0% of GDP90
- Mining4.0% of GDP78
- Energy5.0% of GDP75
- Financial Services8.0% of GDP72
Mexico — strong sectors
- Manufacturing (Nearshoring)22.0% of GDP85
- Automotive5.0% of GDP80
- Tourism8.0% of GDP75
- Energy6.0% of GDP65
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Brazil or Mexico?
Our composite investment index gives Brazil a score of 52/100 and Mexico a score of 57/100. Mexico ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Brazil a safer market than Mexico?
Risk classification puts Brazil as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Mexico as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Brazil or Mexico?
Brazil is currently growing at 2.9% per year, vs 3.2% for Mexico. Mexico has the faster headline growth rate today.