Mexico’s digital governance is evolving through AI regulation, smart city investment, and fintech reforms, while maintaining a “Very High” classification in global e-government rankings.
- In 2024, Mexico ranked 65th in E-Government (EGDI: 0.7850) and 46th in E-Participation (EPART: 0.7397), with a 3-rank drop in EGDI and a 14-rank drop in EPART since 2022, despite maintaining a “Very High” classification. || Source: UN EGDI
+ This performance is anchored in the National Digital Strategy, advancing internet access, digital services, tech acquisition, and financial inclusion—now reinforced by a new Digital Transformation Agency. || Source: ITA - As part of its National Digital Strategy, Mexico is investing in smart cities, with the market projected to reach $41.7 million by 2030, growing at a 28.7% CAGR from 2025. || Source: Grand View Research
- Since 2018, Mexico has advanced AI development through its National AI Strategy, becoming the 10th country globally—and the first in Latin America—to regulate AI use in the public sector.
+ Plus, Mexico ranks 5th globally in AI-related patents and performs strongly in research, development, and adoption. - Mexico’s 2018 FinTech law, expanded in 2019, established a regulatory sandbox and rules for crypto, P2P lending, e-money, and open banking—supporting over 650 firms. || Source: Alcor
