Gross capital formation in Mexico
Mexico: Gross capital formation was 414.38 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
414.38 billion current US$
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
15th
of 187 countries
All-time high
437.55 billion current US$
in 2024
All-time low
2.40 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Mexico, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Mexico recorded 414.38 billion current US$ for gross capital formation in 2025.
That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and up 43.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Mexico peaked at 437.55 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2.40 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places Mexico 15th out of 187 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Mexico, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.40 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 2.49 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1962 | 2.50 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 3.12 billion current US$ | +24.6% |
| 1964 | 3.79 billion current US$ | +21.6% |
| 1965 | 4.42 billion current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1966 | 4.73 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1967 | 5.35 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1968 | 5.69 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1969 | 6.39 billion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 8.08 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1971 | 7.93 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1972 | 9.18 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 11.82 billion current US$ | +28.7% |
| 1974 | 16.68 billion current US$ | +41.2% |
| 1975 | 20.85 billion current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1976 | 19.81 billion current US$ | -5.0% |
| 1977 | 18.71 billion current US$ | -5.5% |
| 1978 | 24.23 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1979 | 34.91 billion current US$ | +44.1% |
| 1980 | 52.89 billion current US$ | +51.5% |
| 1981 | 68.44 billion current US$ | +29.4% |
| 1982 | 39.80 billion current US$ | -41.8% |
| 1983 | 30.89 billion current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1984 | 34.88 billion current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1985 | 39.07 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1986 | 24.00 billion current US$ | -38.6% |
| 1987 | 27.02 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1988 | 41.32 billion current US$ | +52.9% |
| 1989 | 51.16 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1990 | 60.80 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1991 | 73.36 billion current US$ | +20.7% |
| 1992 | 84.69 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1993 | 119.94 billion current US$ | +41.6% |
| 1994 | 134.74 billion current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 73.41 billion current US$ | -45.5% |
| 1996 | 85.30 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1997 | 110.69 billion current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1998 | 127.12 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 1999 | 140.41 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 165.22 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 2001 | 161.39 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
| 2002 | 165.44 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 159.85 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 180.66 billion current US$ | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 197.48 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 230.21 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 2007 | 254.34 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 280.18 billion current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2009 | 219.44 billion current US$ | -21.7% |
| 2010 | 257.91 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2011 | 298.06 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2012 | 305.97 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 301.07 billion current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 304.19 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 287.99 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 270.75 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2017 | 284.49 billion current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 294.95 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 288.84 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2020 | 226.87 billion current US$ | -21.5% |
| 2021 | 285.79 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2022 | 334.02 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2023 | 418.19 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2024 | 437.55 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2025 | 414.38 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 414.38 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 35.9× the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 414.38 billion current US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.53 billion current US$, 35.9× the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.09 billion current US$ | 2.40 billion current US$ | 6.39 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.22 billion current US$ | 7.93 billion current US$ | 34.91 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 40.95 billion current US$ | 24.00 billion current US$ | 68.44 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 101.05 billion current US$ | 60.80 billion current US$ | 140.41 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 201.42 billion current US$ | 159.85 billion current US$ | 280.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 289.42 billion current US$ | 257.91 billion current US$ | 305.97 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 352.80 billion current US$ | 226.87 billion current US$ | 437.55 billion current US$ | 6 |
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$), annual growth rate 10.41 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Mexico?
- Gross capital formation in Mexico was 414.38 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 437.55 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.40 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does Mexico rank for gross capital formation?
- Mexico ranks 15th out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.