Gross capital formation in Mexico
Mexico: Gross capital formation was 414.38 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1960.
That places Mexico 15th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.09 billion current US$ | 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 |
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More economy & growth data for Mexico
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -0.6% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 10,257 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 20.0% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.35 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 10,257 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 19.24 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.18 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 61.48 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.35 trillion current LCU (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 185 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.