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United Mexican States (Mexico)

  • Capital City: Mexico City
  • General Information Official Language: Spanish (de facto national language/ no official language)
  • Currency: Mexican Peso, MXN
  • Population (2024): 13.227 crores (2024)

Political Overview

Government Type

Presidential system, Federal republic

Key Leaders

  • President Andrés Manuel López Obrador

Political Stability Index

(-0.6)

International Alliances

  • UN, OAS, CELAC, WTO, Pacific Alliance, G77, Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)

Economic Overview

GDP (Nominal)

$1.848 trillion

GDP (PPP)

$2.873 trillion (2023 est.)

Key Industries

  • food and beverages
  • tobacco
  • chemicals
  • iron and steel
  • petroleum
  • mining
  • textiles
  • clothing
  • motor vehicles
  • consumer durables
  • tourism

Top 5 Importers/Exporters

Exports: US 77%, Canada 4%, China 2%, Taiwan 1%, South Korea 1% ; Imports: US 56%, China 17%, Germany 3%, South Korea 3%, Japan 2% (2022)

Social Indicators

Human Development Index

0.781 (Rank: 77)

Literacy Rate

0.952

Life Expectancy

74.6 years (2024 est.)

Geopolitical Relevance

Strategic Location

Borders the USA, ccess to both the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico., Part of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec

Key Conflicts

NA

Border Issues

The U.S.-Mexico border has been a site of conflict over immigration, drug trafficking, and security.

Military Strength

military personnel – ~220,000, defense spending – 0.7% of GDP ($7 billion), alliances – OAS, UN Peacekeeping

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