Measuring social progress for the 32 states in Mexico from 2015 to 2024 with the Social Progress Index.
For the seventh consecutive year, México, ¿cómo vamos? released the Social Progress Index scores for the 32 Mexican states, with support from INCAE Business School and the Social Progress Imperative. The latest edition measures social and environmental wellbeing from 2015 to 2024, enabling the tracking of progress and trend analysis. Using the Social Progress Index framework, we publish a scorecard for each state, detailing performance across 48 indicators.
The Index stands out as a robust metric for tracking Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and social impact, offering a unique lens on societal progress by excluding direct economic indicators. This provides a unique perspective on progress and a full picture of people's living conditions and quality of life.
Although Mexico has improved in social welfare over the last decade, progress has not been uniform, and shortcomings in health, education, security, and informal employment remain key factors hindering social development.
For the seventh consecutive year, México, ¿cómo vamos? released the Social Progress Index scores for the 32 Mexican states, with support from INCAE Business School and the Social Progress Imperative. The latest edition measures social and environmental wellbeing from 2015 to 2024, enabling the tracking of progress and trend analysis. Using the Social Progress Index framework, we publish a scorecard for each state, detailing performance across 48 indicators.
The Index stands out as a robust metric for tracking Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and social impact, offering a unique lens on societal progress by excluding direct economic indicators. This provides a unique perspective on progress and a full picture of people's living conditions and quality of life.
Although Mexico has improved in social welfare over the last decade, progress has not been uniform, and shortcomings in health, education, security, and informal employment remain key factors hindering social development.
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The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
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The Access to Basic Knowledge component is at its lowest level in the historical series. Preschool and primary school enrollment has fallen since the pandemic and have not fully recovered; secondary school enrollment is also below past levels, jeopardizing social mobility and future productivity.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
Recent years have seen increases in the percentage of the population lacking access to health services, as well as a shift in care from public to private institutions. México, ¿cómo vamos? explains that many people turn to the private system not by preference, but due to a lack of alternatives, which increases out-of-pocket expenses and strains family finances. The Social Progress Index for Mexican States reveals that simply having more income is not enough: public infrastructure (health, education) has not grown at the same pace, which limits real improvements in quality of life.
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According to the Global Social Progress Index, since 2011, the European Union has improved on social progress while the US has declined. However, this is largely due to the US backslide as opposed to the EU making great strides. As we see, social progress has stalled across Europe with the most significant decreases in Austria (-0.77), Lithuania (-0.62), Spain (-0.49), Slovakia (-0.47) and Croatia (-0.41).
In the UK the social progress has declined by 0.39 points since 2011 and it has fallen 8 places in the ranks since 2011 to 21st in 2023. As in the US, the UK decline is largely driven by declining rights and inclusiveness.
Recent years have seen increases in the percentage of the population lacking access to health services, as well as a shift in care from public to private institutions. México, ¿cómo vamos? explains that many people turn to the private system not by preference, but due to a lack of alternatives, which increases out-of-pocket expenses and strains family finances. The Social Progress Index for Mexican States reveals that simply having more income is not enough: public infrastructure (health, education) has not grown at the same pace, which limits real improvements in quality of life.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Access to Basic Knowledge component is at its lowest level in the historical series. Preschool and primary school enrollment has fallen since the pandemic and have not fully recovered; secondary school enrollment is also below past levels, jeopardizing social mobility and future productivity.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
Recent years have seen increases in the percentage of the population lacking access to health services, as well as a shift in care from public to private institutions. México, ¿cómo vamos? explains that many people turn to the private system not by preference, but due to a lack of alternatives, which increases out-of-pocket expenses and strains family finances. The Social Progress Index for Mexican States reveals that simply having more income is not enough: public infrastructure (health, education) has not grown at the same pace, which limits real improvements in quality of life.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Access to Basic Knowledge component is at its lowest level in the historical series. Preschool and primary school enrollment has fallen since the pandemic and have not fully recovered; secondary school enrollment is also below past levels, jeopardizing social mobility and future productivity.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
Recent years have seen increases in the percentage of the population lacking access to health services, as well as a shift in care from public to private institutions. México, ¿cómo vamos? explains that many people turn to the private system not by preference, but due to a lack of alternatives, which increases out-of-pocket expenses and strains family finances. The Social Progress Index for Mexican States reveals that simply having more income is not enough: public infrastructure (health, education) has not grown at the same pace, which limits real improvements in quality of life.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
Recent years have seen increases in the percentage of the population lacking access to health services, as well as a shift in care from public to private institutions. México, ¿cómo vamos? explains that many people turn to the private system not by preference, but due to a lack of alternatives, which increases out-of-pocket expenses and strains family finances. The Social Progress Index for Mexican States reveals that simply having more income is not enough: public infrastructure (health, education) has not grown at the same pace, which limits real improvements in quality of life.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Access to Basic Knowledge component is at its lowest level in the historical series. Preschool and primary school enrollment has fallen since the pandemic and have not fully recovered; secondary school enrollment is also below past levels, jeopardizing social mobility and future productivity.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Access to Basic Knowledge component is at its lowest level in the historical series. Preschool and primary school enrollment has fallen since the pandemic and have not fully recovered; secondary school enrollment is also below past levels, jeopardizing social mobility and future productivity.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
Recent years have seen increases in the percentage of the population lacking access to health services, as well as a shift in care from public to private institutions. México, ¿cómo vamos? explains that many people turn to the private system not by preference, but due to a lack of alternatives, which increases out-of-pocket expenses and strains family finances. The Social Progress Index for Mexican States reveals that simply having more income is not enough: public infrastructure (health, education) has not grown at the same pace, which limits real improvements in quality of life.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Access to Basic Knowledge component is at its lowest level in the historical series. Preschool and primary school enrollment has fallen since the pandemic and have not fully recovered; secondary school enrollment is also below past levels, jeopardizing social mobility and future productivity.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
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The Big Picture
Between 2015 and 2024, Mexico improved its social progress score from 58.6 to 65 points out of 100. The Index identifies four areas that need to be addressed to advance social progress in Mexico and close the gaps within it: health, education, security, and job quality.
The North and Center States vs the South States
The north-central states (such as Mexico City and Aguascalientes) have scores similar to upper-middle-income countries, while the southern states continue to lag behind. Northern states have accumulated decades of greater investment, educational infrastructure, formal employment, and a perception of security, while the lowest-scoring states experience poverty and insecurity, making it difficult to improve their wellbeing.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The difference between Mexico City, which ranks first, and the state of Guerrero, which ranks last, is almost 21 points.
Five southern states have ranked among the lowest since 2015 and remain there in the new edition: Guerrero, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco. Other states like Nuevo León, Quintana Roo, Sonora, and the State of Mexico have grown at a considerably slower pace.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The results of the 2025 Social Progress Index for the Mexican States show slow progress in the Basic Human Needs dimension (4.5 points) and Foundations of Wellbeing (3.2 points). The Opportunity dimension shows more rapid growth: an 11.8-point increase.
México, ¿cómo vamos? highlights that improving social progress is not only a matter of social policy, but also of economic policy, since wellbeing, equity, and security impact productivity, social cohesion, and democratic stability.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
The Access to Basic Knowledge component is at its lowest level in the historical series. Preschool and primary school enrollment has fallen since the pandemic and have not fully recovered; secondary school enrollment is also below past levels, jeopardizing social mobility and future productivity.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
Recent years have seen increases in the percentage of the population lacking access to health services, as well as a shift in care from public to private institutions. México, ¿cómo vamos? explains that many people turn to the private system not by preference, but due to a lack of alternatives, which increases out-of-pocket expenses and strains family finances. The Social Progress Index for Mexican States reveals that simply having more income is not enough: public infrastructure (health, education) has not grown at the same pace, which limits real improvements in quality of life.
Source: México ¿cómo vamos?
In this brief interview, Sofía Ramírez, director of México ¿cómo vamos? highlights six key takeaways from their latest report and the lessons Mexico offers as a diverse country. She also shares how they collaborate with policymakers and leaders across sectors to track and amplify the impact of their work.
Explore the full results and learn more about the six main challenges Mexico faces in social progress.
In this brief interview, Sofía Ramírez, director of México ¿cómo vamos? highlights key takeaways from their latest report and the lessons Mexico offers as a diverse country. Is Mexico improving their quality of life? Which states provide better opportunities for their people? Explore the full results and learn more about the work that México, ¿cómo vamos? is leading.
In this brief interview, Sofía Ramírez, director of México ¿cómo vamos? highlights key takeaways from their latest report and the lessons Mexico offers as a diverse country. Is Mexico improving their quality of life? Which states provide better opportunities for their people? Explore the full results and learn more about the work that México, ¿cómo vamos? is leading.
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