Gross fixed capital formation in Mexico
Mexico: Gross fixed capital formation was 293.55 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
293.55 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 6.3%
World rank
16th
of 161 countries
All-time high
313.45 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2024
All-time low
19.49 billion constant 2015 US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross fixed capital formation in Mexico, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Mexico is 293.55 billion constant 2015 US$, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 6.3% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Mexico peaked at 313.45 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 19.49 billion constant 2015 US$, in 1960.
Mexico ranks 16th of 161 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation in Mexico, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 19.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.9% |
| 1962 | 20.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 23.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.4% |
| 1964 | 27.81 billion constant 2015 US$ | +20.3% |
| 1965 | 42.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +54.4% |
| 1966 | 46.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.8% |
| 1967 | 52.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | +11.5% |
| 1968 | 57.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 1969 | 61.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.1% |
| 1970 | 65.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.8% |
| 1971 | 64.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1972 | 72.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.2% |
| 1973 | 83.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.0% |
| 1974 | 90.30 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 98.85 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.5% |
| 1976 | 98.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1977 | 91.36 billion constant 2015 US$ | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 106.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.3% |
| 1979 | 127.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | +19.9% |
| 1980 | 149.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.4% |
| 1981 | 173.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.2% |
| 1982 | 144.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | -16.8% |
| 1983 | 103.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | -28.3% |
| 1984 | 110.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1985 | 119.14 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 105.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.8% |
| 1987 | 104.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 111.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 118.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 133.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.1% |
| 1991 | 144.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 160.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.8% |
| 1993 | 158.43 billion constant 2015 US$ | -1.2% |
| 1994 | 179.28 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.2% |
| 1995 | 118.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | -33.9% |
| 1996 | 140.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.6% |
| 1997 | 162.21 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 179.54 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.7% |
| 1999 | 187.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 196.95 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 183.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 182.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 185.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 197.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.6% |
| 2005 | 207.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 227.57 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 243.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 259.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 228.47 billion constant 2015 US$ | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 242.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 263.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 273.64 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 262.78 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 269.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2015 | 281.05 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 282.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2017 | 281.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 282.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 270.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 223.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | -17.2% |
| 2021 | 247.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 265.92 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 302.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.9% |
| 2024 | 313.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 293.55 billion constant 2015 US$ | -6.3% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 293.55 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11.14 billion constant 2015 US$, 26.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 293.55 billion constant 2015 US$ is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 13.68 billion constant 2015 US$, 21.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 37.08 billion constant 2015 US$ | 19.49 billion constant 2015 US$ | 61.13 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 89.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | 64.12 billion constant 2015 US$ | 127.42 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 124.09 billion constant 2015 US$ | 103.79 billion constant 2015 US$ | 173.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 156.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 118.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | 187.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 211.31 billion constant 2015 US$ | 182.44 billion constant 2015 US$ | 259.41 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 271.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | 242.71 billion constant 2015 US$ | 282.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 274.52 billion constant 2015 US$ | 223.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 313.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 13 Brazil 360.56 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 14 Turkey 359.76 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 15 Spain 303.70 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 265.99 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 18 Switzerland 217.80 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 19 Netherlands 190.31 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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$), annual growth rate 10.41 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Mexico?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Mexico was 293.55 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 313.45 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.49 billion constant 2015 US$ in 1960.
- How does Mexico rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Mexico ranks 16th out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. 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 fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.