Mexico vs Vietnam
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 Vietnam at 54/100. 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
58
Economic strength
Vietnam leads
62
42
Political stability
42
58
Business climate
Mexico leads
52
60
Financial maturity
Mexico leads
52
62
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
1,320
GDP (USD bn)
+890.0 bn
430
3.2%
GDP growth (%)
-3.3 pp
6.5%
$10,000
GDP per capita (USD)
+5700.0
$4,300
4.6%
Inflation (%)
+1.1 pp
3.5%
2.5%
FDI (% of GDP)
-2.0 pp
4.5%
54%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+16.0 pp
38%
132
Population (M)
+32.0M
100
Mexico — strong sectors
- Manufacturing (Nearshoring)22.0% of GDP85
- Automotive5.0% of GDP80
- Tourism8.0% of GDP75
- Energy6.0% of GDP65
Vietnam — strong sectors
- Manufacturing33.0% of GDP85
- Electronics18.0% of GDP82
- Tourism7.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture12.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Mexico or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Mexico a score of 57/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Mexico 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 Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Mexico as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Vietnam as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Mexico or Vietnam?
Mexico is currently growing at 3.2% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.