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IMD competitiveness ranking
Coverage of IMD competitiveness ranking in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico Slides Seven Places in Global Competitiveness Ranking
Mexico dropped seven places to 62nd in the 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking. The decline is attributed to weak institutions and public finances undermining its trade and labour strengths.
- Brazil Slides to 65th of 70 in IMD Competitiveness Ranking for 2026
Brazil fell seven places to 65th of 70 in the 2026 IMD competitiveness ranking, driven by costly capital and weak schooling despite sustained investment.