# Coahuila state competitiveness and security trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coahuila-state-competitiveness-and-security-trends > Updated: 2026-09-27T23:12:23.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 3. Coahuila has demonstrated significant improvements in both economic competitiveness and public security metrics in 2026. According to the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness (IMCO), the state rose to fourth place in the national competitiveness index, following Mexico City, Querétaro, and Nuevo León. This ranking is based on an evaluation of 53 indicators across six sub-indices, including innovation, infrastructure, and the labor market. A primary driver is the state’s export-oriented economy and complex productive structure; Coahuila holds the second-highest position in Mexico for exports as a percentage of GDP, at 100.3 percent, largely due to its automotive sector. Furthermore, the state maintains a labor informality rate of approximately 33 percent, which is notably lower than the national average of 54.6 percent. In terms of public safety, the 2026 National Survey of Victimization and Perception of Public Security (ENVIPE) by INEGI identified Coahuila as the safest state in Mexico, with a security perception rate of 71.5 percent. Governor Manolo Jiménez Salinas attributed these results to the ‘Modelo de Seguridad Coahuila’, a strategy involving investments exceeding 8 billion pesos in infrastructure, technology, and training. Key strengths identified by IMCO include low rates of homicide and vehicle theft. Recent regional developments include a 3 billion peso investment announced by Governor Jiménez Salinas for infrastructure and services across 38 municipalities. Fiscal stability is also a priority, with the state finance secretary confirming no new taxes will be introduced in the 2027 budget. Environmental and urban management efforts include hosting a national meeting for Monarch butterfly conservation and the suspension of eight irregular constructions in Saltillo’s Sierra de Zapalinamé ecological zone. ## Claims - Coahuila ranked fourth nationally in the 2026 State Competitiveness Index. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Coahuila achieved a high level of competitiveness. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Coahuila ranks second nationally in exports as a percentage of GDP, at 100.3 percent. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Coahuila ranks below Mexico City, Querétaro, and Nuevo León in the competitiveness index. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Coahuila's labor informality rate is approximately 33 percent. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Coahuila ranks 4th in Mexico's 2026 State Competitiveness Index The IMCO 2026 State Competitiveness Index ranks Coahuila 4th nationally, while Tlaxcala ranks 3rd in political and government systems. Tabasco also saw a slight rise in its national standing. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coahuila-ranks-fourth-in-mexicos-state-competitiveness-index ### 2026-09-24: Mexico regional updates: Coahuila investments and security trends Regional reports from Mexico highlight Coahuila's infrastructure investments and security improvements, Nuevo León's reduction in cargo theft, and agricultural support in Jalisco. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coahuila-ranked-as-mexicos-safest-state-in-2026-security-survey ### 2026-09-22: Coahuila rises to fourth in Mexico's competitiveness index Coahuila rose to fourth place in Mexico's 2026 State Competitiveness Index, driven by strong industrial exports and lower-than-average labor informality. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coahuila-rises-to-fourth-in-mexicos-competitiveness-index --- Cite as: Coahuila state competitiveness and security trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/coahuila-state-competitiveness-and-security-trends