How Big of a Problem Is
As noted earlier, among the challenges confronting their country, Mexicans most frequently name crime (80%) and cartel-related violence (77%) as very big problems. Roughly seven-in-ten (71%) see illegal drugs in the same light. Most (69%) also describe economic problems as a major challenge. Indeed, when asked specifically about rising prices and lack of job opportunities, majorities (74% and 70%, respectively) say these are very big problems in Mexico today. Slightly smaller numbers place corruption (65%) and terrorism (62%) in this category, while fewer than six-in-ten (56%) characterize pollution as a very big problem. Just half say people leaving the country for jobs elsewhere is a major issue.
How Big of a Problem Is  | % Very big problem  | Crime  | 80  | Cartel-related  | 77  | violence  | Illegal drugs  | 71  | Economic  | 69  | problems  | Corruption  | 65  | Terrorism  | 62  | Pollution  | 56  | Emigration  | 50  | for jobs  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER Q12a-b, Q12d-g, & Q12k-I. 