The report provides a comprehensive picture on the territorial differences in many
well-being dimensions across the 31 Mexican states and the Federal District. It represents
a sound base for state and local policy makers, political leaders and citizens to
better understand people’s living conditions, gauge progress in various aspects of
economy and society and use these indicators to improve the design and implementation
of policies. It is a part of the “How’s Life in Your Region?” work produced by the
OECD Public Governance and Territorial Development Directorate at the behest of the
Regional Development Policy Committee.