Indonesia 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: Indonesia ranks higher
Indonesia scores 58/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Mexico at 57/100. 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
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Economic strength
Indonesia leads
58
48
Political stability
Indonesia leads
42
55
Business climate
Mexico leads
58
58
Financial maturity
Mexico leads
60
72
Growth outlook
Indonesia leads
62
Macro snapshot
1,320
GDP (USD bn)
0.0 bn
1,320
5.0%
GDP growth (%)
+1.8 pp
3.2%
$4,800
GDP per capita (USD)
-5200.0
$10,000
3.0%
Inflation (%)
-1.6 pp
4.6%
1.8%
FDI (% of GDP)
-0.7 pp
2.5%
39%
Public debt (% of GDP)
-15.0 pp
54%
278
Population (M)
+146.0M
132
Indonesia — strong sectors
- Mining & Resources10.0% of GDP78
- Digital Economy5.0% of GDP75
- Palm Oil4.0% of GDP72
- Manufacturing19.0% of GDP68
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: Indonesia or Mexico?
Our composite investment index gives Indonesia a score of 58/100 and Mexico a score of 57/100. Indonesia ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Indonesia a safer market than Mexico?
Risk classification puts Indonesia 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: Indonesia or Mexico?
Indonesia is currently growing at 5.0% per year, vs 3.2% for Mexico. Indonesia has the faster headline growth rate today.