Mexico : economy statistics and industry reports

Per capita income is roughly one-third that of the US; income distribution remains highly unequal.

Since the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1994, Mexico's share of US imports has increased from 7% to 12%, and its share of Canadian imports has doubled to 5%.

Mexico has free trade agreements with over 50 countries including, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, the European Free Trade Area, and Japan, putting more than 90% of trade under free trade agreements.

In 2007, during its first year in office, the Felipe CALDERON administration was able to garner support from the opposition to successfully pass pension and fiscal reforms.

The administration passed an energy reform measure in 2008, and another fiscal reform in 2009.

Mexico's GDP plunged 6.

5% in 2009 as world demand for exports dropped, asset prices tumbled, and remittances and investment declined.

GDP posted positive growth of 5% in 2010, with exports - particularly to the United States - leading the way, while domestic consumption and investment lagged.

The administration continues to face many economic challenges, including improving the public education system, upgrading infrastructure, modernizing labor laws, and fostering private investment in the energy sector.

CALDERON has stated that his top economic priorities remain reducing poverty and creating jobs.