Mexico vs Thailand
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: Thailand ranks higher
Thailand scores 64/100 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
Thailand leads
65
42
Political stability
Thailand leads
52
58
Business climate
Thailand leads
68
60
Financial maturity
Thailand leads
72
62
Growth outlook
62
Macro snapshot
1,320
GDP (USD bn)
+805.0 bn
515
3.2%
GDP growth (%)
+0.7 pp
2.5%
$10,000
GDP per capita (USD)
+2700.0
$7,300
4.6%
Inflation (%)
+3.4 pp
1.2%
2.5%
FDI (% of GDP)
-0.3 pp
2.8%
54%
Public debt (% of GDP)
-8.0 pp
62%
132
Population (M)
+60.0M
72
Mexico — strong sectors
- Manufacturing (Nearshoring)22.0% of GDP85
- Automotive5.0% of GDP80
- Tourism8.0% of GDP75
- Energy6.0% of GDP65
Thailand — strong sectors
- Tourism12.0% of GDP85
- Automotive7.0% of GDP78
- Electronics15.0% of GDP75
- Agriculture8.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Mexico or Thailand?
Our composite investment index gives Mexico a score of 57/100 and Thailand a score of 64/100. Thailand 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 Thailand?
Risk classification puts Mexico as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Thailand as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Mexico or Thailand?
Mexico is currently growing at 3.2% per year, vs 2.5% for Thailand. Mexico has the faster headline growth rate today.