The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) considered that for the logistics and trade sectors in the country  , investment in complementary infrastructure should be made in regions with high air cargo capacity , such as the State of Mexico, where the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) is located  , in order to take advantage of and strengthen Plan Mexico , which seeks to accelerate in the context of the United States tariff policy.

Thanks to this infrastructure and taking the Querétaro International Airport as an example, the state can consolidate itself as a strategic hub  in central Mexico,  attracting high-value supply chains  through the development of distribution centers, industrial parks, and intelligent transportation systems, the agency emphasized during the presentation of the 2025 State Competitiveness Index (ICE) .

He also noted that it is necessary to develop a long-term regional infrastructure plan that identifies the logistical needs of each state and establishes roadmaps for the development of roads, railways and ports for their growth, following the example of the Nuevo León Mobility Master Plan and the California-Baja California Border Master Plan .

At the event, IMCO presented a series of proposals aimed at leveraging and strengthening Plan Mexico, based on the country’s division into Economic Corridors of Well-being , to adapt strategies according to the needs of each region.

Regarding security, IMCO proposed the permanent presence of state police forces at key logistics hubs , in addition to professionalizing and coordinating security forces with the private sector and the National Guard , in industrial areas with high crime rates.

In her participation, Valeria Moy , general director of IMCO, emphasized that while Plan Mexico represents a good strategy, it will not solve the economic and social challenges on its own. Therefore, she considered it essential that each state commit to improving its areas of opportunity and work together with the federal government and the private sector.

“I believe the State Competitiveness Index provides a great tool for states to take advantage of the ideas outlined in Plan Mexico, but if the states don’t work together with each other and the federal government, it will be very difficult for Plan Mexico to succeed,” he said.

ICE 2025 Results

The study evaluated each state based on 53 indicators distributed across six sub-indexes , providing a ranking that reflects the states that showed the most progress and those that lagged behind, with the goal of designing public policies that improve their competitiveness.

The ICE results showed Mexico City as the most competitive state in Mexico , followed by Baja California Sur, Nuevo León, and Jalisco. On the other hand, the states with the lowest levels of competitiveness were Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Michoacán.

Furthermore, the states’ performance in the study’s six sub-indexes revealed significant contrasts. Mexico City ranked highest in the sub-indexes for innovation and economy, infrastructure, society and environment, and political system and government.

Chiapas was the state that ranked last in infrastructure, labor market, and society and environment.

Baja California Sur topped the labor market sub-index; Coahuila led the law sub-index, while Colima was last. Guerrero ranked last in innovation and economy; while Michoacán received the lowest rating for political system and government.

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The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) published the 2024 State Competitiveness Index (ICE), a detailed analysis that measures the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s 32 states.

Four years after the pandemic, the 32 states show improvements in economic and infrastructure indicators. GDP per capita and GDP growth have registered significant increases; however, in other areas, there have been declines, especially in health, with an increase in morbidity from respiratory diseases and infant mortality across the country.

This report reveals that Mexico City has been crowned the most competitive state, thanks to its outstanding infrastructure and high level of education. Baja California Sur and Coahuila also stand out, showing strong performance in various economic and social indicators.

At the other end, Oaxaca is positioned as the least competitive state, as it faces serious challenges, especially in terms of foreign investment and economic complexity.

The ICE 2024 uses 50 indicators grouped into six sub-indices to evaluate the competitiveness of each state. Thus, we have:

Innovation and Economy: Chihuahua stands out for its high proportion of exports and economic complexity, while Oaxaca ranks last.

Infrastructure: Mexico City is the best connected, with an outstanding rate of point-of-sale terminals and mobile banking usage. Chiapas, on the other hand, shows poor results in access to mobile telephony and internet.

Labor Market: Mexico City has one of the highest average incomes for full-time workers and the highest level of education. Chiapas ranks last in average income and female labor participation.

Society and Environment: Mexico City leads in life expectancy and availability of hospital beds, while Hidalgo ranks last in access to health services.

Law: Coahuila stands out for its low crime rates and high perception of security, unlike Zacatecas, which has the lowest results in these aspects.

Political System and Governments: Yucatán is distinguished by its regulatory improvement and low perception of corruption, while Baja California has the lowest results in citizen participation and financial transparency.

Regarding the states preparing for elections, such as Mexico City, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos, Puebla, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Yucatán, the report highlights that they face specific challenges in security, the labor market, and other areas.

As a result, the IMCO proposes a series of strategies to boost competitiveness at the state level, including the creation of state agencies to promote nearshoring. The development of strategies to improve access to telecommunication and internet services, the fostering of relationships between industries and educational institutions, the promotion of digital means for complaints and judicial processes, improving access to health services, and focusing public debt on local productive projects.

The IMCO 2024 State Competitiveness Index offers a detailed view of the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s states. As the country recovers from the pandemic, the report highlights the need for local public policies that address the specific challenges of each region, promoting equitable and sustainable growth throughout the country.

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The Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO) published the State Competitiveness Index (ICE) 2024, a detailed analysis that measures the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s 32 federal entities.

Four years into the pandemic, the 32 entities show improvements in economic and infrastructure indicators. GDP per capita and GDP growth have seen significant increases, however, in other aspects, there are deteriorations, especially in health, with an increase in morbidity due to respiratory diseases and infant mortality nationwide.

This report reveals that Mexico City has emerged as the most competitive entity, thanks to its outstanding infrastructure and high level of education. Baja California Sur and Coahuila also stand out, showing strong performance in various economic and social indicators.

On the other end, Oaxaca is positioned as the least competitive entity, as it faces serious challenges, especially in terms of foreign investment and economic complexity.

The ICE 2024 uses 50 indicators grouped into six sub-indices to assess the competitiveness of each entity. Thus, we have that:

Innovation and Economy: Chihuahua stands out for its high proportion of exports and economic complexity, while Oaxaca ranks last.

Infrastructure: Mexico City is the best connected, with a prominent rate of point-of-sale terminals and mobile banking usage. Chiapas, on the other hand, shows low results in access to mobile telephony and internet.

Labor Market: Mexico City has one of the highest average incomes for full-time workers and the highest level of education. Chiapas ranks last in average income and female labor force participation.

Society and Environment: Mexico City leads in life expectancy and availability of hospital beds, while Hidalgo ranks last in access to health services.

Law: Coahuila stands out for its low crime rates and high perception of security, unlike Zacatecas, which has the lowest result in these aspects.

Political System and Governments: Yucatán is distinguished by its regulatory improvement and low perception of corruption, while Baja California has the lowest results in citizen participation and financial transparency.

Regarding the entities preparing for elections such as Mexico City, Chiapas, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos, Puebla, Tabasco, Veracruz, and Yucatán, the report highlights that they face specific challenges in security and the labor market, among others.

As a result, IMCO proposes a series of strategies to boost competitiveness at the state level, among which stand out the creation of state agencies to promote nearshoring. Developing strategies to improve access to telecommunication services and the internet, fostering relationships between industries and educational institutions, promoting the use of digital media for reporting and judicial processes, improving access to healthcare services, and focusing public debt on local productive projects.

The IMCO’s 2024 State Competitiveness Index offers a detailed overview of the strengths and weaknesses of Mexico’s federal entities. As the country recovers from the pandemic, the report underscores the need for local public policies that address the specific challenges of each region, promoting equitable and sustainable growth nationwide.

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