Overview
- Life expectancy in Mexico stands at 75.5 years versus the OECD average of 81.1, the lowest level among member countries.
- Preventable and treatable mortality rates are far above OECD norms, with 243 and 175 deaths per 100,000 respectively, and 30‑day mortality after heart attack at 22.6% versus 6.5% and after stroke at 17.0% versus 7.7%.
- Total health spending reaches 5.9% of GDP and US$1,588 per capita compared with the OECD averages of 9.3% and US$5,967, limiting service capacity.
- Only 78% of people have basic service coverage and 56% report satisfaction with care, while prevention indicators lag with childhood vaccination at about 78% versus 93% and mammography at roughly 20% versus 55%.
- High burdens of obesity and diabetes, including a 14.3% adult diabetes prevalence, drive avoidable deaths, and Mexican media report higher household out‑of‑pocket medicine costs in 2024, citing spending up to 29,034 pesos.