Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Mexico
Mexico: Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD was -47.74 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Mexico, 1980–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
The most recent figure for economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Mexico is -47.74 billion, measured in 2026.
The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Mexico peaked at -6.44 billion in 1980 and was at its lowest, -51.16 billion, in 2024.
That places Mexico 34th out of 39 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | -6.44 billion | — |
| 1981 | -10.11 billion | +57.1% |
| 1982 | -12.26 billion | +21.2% |
| 1983 | -9.12 billion | -25.6% |
| 1984 | -10.08 billion | +10.4% |
| 1985 | -9.00 billion | -10.7% |
| 1986 | -7.52 billion | -16.4% |
| 1987 | -6.80 billion | -9.6% |
| 1988 | -7.25 billion | +6.5% |
| 1989 | -8.30 billion | +14.6% |
| 1990 | -8.63 billion | +3.9% |
| 1991 | -8.61 billion | -0.2% |
| 1992 | -9.59 billion | +11.5% |
| 1993 | -11.43 billion | +19.1% |
| 1994 | -13.01 billion | +13.8% |
| 1995 | -12.68 billion | -2.6% |
| 1996 | -13.46 billion | +6.2% |
| 1997 | -12.09 billion | -10.2% |
| 1998 | -12.81 billion | +5.9% |
| 1999 | -11.95 billion | -6.7% |
| 2000 | -13.79 billion | +15.4% |
| 2001 | -12.97 billion | -6.0% |
| 2002 | -12.23 billion | -5.7% |
| 2003 | -12.24 billion | +0.2% |
| 2004 | -10.04 billion | -18.0% |
| 2005 | -16.46 billion | +63.9% |
| 2006 | -14.84 billion | -9.8% |
| 2007 | -17.42 billion | +17.4% |
| 2008 | -15.02 billion | -13.8% |
| 2009 | -15.57 billion | +3.6% |
| 2010 | -12.61 billion | -19.0% |
| 2011 | -19.13 billion | +51.7% |
| 2012 | -27.24 billion | +42.4% |
| 2013 | -39.75 billion | +45.9% |
| 2014 | -32.53 billion | -18.2% |
| 2015 | -31.05 billion | -4.6% |
| 2016 | -30.26 billion | -2.5% |
| 2017 | -29.58 billion | -2.3% |
| 2018 | -33.46 billion | +13.1% |
| 2019 | -37.42 billion | +11.9% |
| 2020 | -35.52 billion | -5.1% |
| 2021 | -35.04 billion | -1.3% |
| 2022 | -37.94 billion | +8.3% |
| 2023 | -43.21 billion | +13.9% |
| 2024 | -51.16 billion | +18.4% |
| 2025 | -47.10 billion | -7.9% |
| 2026 | -47.74 billion | +1.4% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's -47.74 billion is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -28.33 billion, 1.7× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Mexico's -47.74 billion is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is -18.87 billion, 2.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -8.69 billion | -12.26 billion | -6.44 billion | 10 |
| 1990s | -11.43 billion | -13.46 billion | -8.61 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | -14.06 billion | -17.42 billion | -10.04 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | -29.30 billion | -39.75 billion | -12.61 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | -42.53 billion | -51.16 billion | -35.04 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More economy & growth data for Mexico
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.43 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.06 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 11.29 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0062 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 85.55 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 43.09 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -5.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0235 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 326.53 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 10.41 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Mexico?
- Economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd in Mexico was -47.74 billion in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was -6.44 billion in 1980.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.16 billion in 2024.
- How does Mexico rank for economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd?
- Mexico ranks 34th out of 39 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — balance of primary income in usd rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 117 — Balance of primary income in USD (balance of payments basis). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP