Mexico vs Saudi Arabia
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: Saudi Arabia ranks higher
Saudi Arabia scores 63/100 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
Saudi Arabia leads
68
42
Political stability
Saudi Arabia leads
50
58
Business climate
Saudi Arabia leads
72
60
Financial maturity
Saudi Arabia leads
75
62
Growth outlook
Saudi Arabia leads
65
Macro snapshot
1,320
GDP (USD bn)
+251.0 bn
1,069
3.2%
GDP growth (%)
+0.1 pp
3.1%
$10,000
GDP per capita (USD)
-20000.0
$30,000
4.6%
Inflation (%)
+2.3 pp
2.3%
2.5%
FDI (% of GDP)
+1.0 pp
1.5%
54%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+30.0 pp
24%
132
Population (M)
+95.0M
37
Mexico — strong sectors
- Manufacturing (Nearshoring)22.0% of GDP85
- Automotive5.0% of GDP80
- Tourism8.0% of GDP75
- Energy6.0% of GDP65
Saudi Arabia — strong sectors
- Energy40.0% of GDP85
- Construction6.0% of GDP78
- Tourism4.0% of GDP72
- Technology3.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Mexico or Saudi Arabia?
Our composite investment index gives Mexico a score of 57/100 and Saudi Arabia a score of 63/100. Saudi Arabia ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Mexico a safer market than Saudi Arabia?
Risk classification puts Mexico as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Saudi Arabia as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Mexico or Saudi Arabia?
Mexico is currently growing at 3.2% per year, vs 3.1% for Saudi Arabia. Mexico has the faster headline growth rate today.