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Mexico Happiness Index

Mexico's happiness index rose to 6.98 points in 2024, up from 6.68 points in 2023, according to The World Happiness Report 2025. This represents an increase of 4.5% (0.3) from the previous year. Mexico has the 10th highest happiness index. Within Americas, it ranks 2nd out of 24 countries.

Mexico's life expectancy rose to 75.07 years in 2023, up from 73.97 years in 2022.

Yearly Historical Data (2011-2024)

(in 0 (worst life) to 10 (best life))
Year Happiness Index
2024 6.98
2023 6.68
2022 6.33
2021 6.13
2020 6.32
2019 6.47
2018 6.6
2017 6.49
2016 6.58
2015 6.78
2014 7.19
2012 7.09
2011 6.74
Mexico Happiness Index : Definition
The Happiness Index of Mexico is the national average of self-reported life evaluations on a 0-10 ladder scale, where 0 represents the worst possible life and 10 the best possible life, explained by factors such as income, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and perceptions of corruption.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Adult Literacy Rate 95% 95% 2020
Gini Index 43.5 points 44.6 points 2022
Homicide Rate 28.18 29.19 2021
Population 130.86M 129.74M 2024
Poverty Rate 2.3% 4.3% 2022
Primary Enrollment Rate 102% 103.36% 2022