Net portfolio investment in Mexico
Mexico: Net portfolio investment was 8.14 billion usd in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Mexico, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2024, net portfolio investment in Mexico stood at 8.14 billion usd.
That represents a change of down 27.8% on the previous year and up 118.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net portfolio investment in Mexico peaked at 41.58 billion usd in 2021 and was at its lowest, -60.44 billion usd, in 2012.
That places Mexico 22nd out of 184 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net portfolio investment in Mexico, year by year
| Year | usd | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -1.74 billion usd | — |
| 2001 | -5.01 billion usd | +187.7% |
| 2002 | 2.09 billion usd | -141.7% |
| 2003 | -4.97 billion usd | -337.8% |
| 2004 | -4.29 billion usd | -13.6% |
| 2005 | 1.79 billion usd | -141.7% |
| 2006 | 1.16 billion usd | -35.1% |
| 2007 | 793.13 million usd | -31.8% |
| 2008 | -17.39 billion usd | -2292.1% |
| 2009 | 16.83 billion usd | -196.8% |
| 2010 | -30.71 billion usd | -282.5% |
| 2011 | -43.33 billion usd | +41.1% |
| 2012 | -60.44 billion usd | +39.5% |
| 2013 | -44.52 billion usd | -26.4% |
| 2014 | -44.91 billion usd | +0.9% |
| 2015 | -17.46 billion usd | -61.1% |
| 2016 | -26.60 billion usd | +52.4% |
| 2017 | -10.98 billion usd | -58.7% |
| 2018 | -8.60 billion usd | -21.6% |
| 2019 | -7.08 billion usd | -17.8% |
| 2020 | 10.31 billion usd | -245.7% |
| 2021 | 41.58 billion usd | +303.3% |
| 2022 | 5.49 billion usd | -86.8% |
| 2023 | 11.27 billion usd | +105.1% |
| 2024 | 8.14 billion usd | -27.8% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 8.14 billion usd is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 42.55 million usd, 191.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 8.14 billion usd is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 53.76 million usd, 151.4× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net portfolio investment in Mexico changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -2292.1% | 793.13 million usd | -17.39 billion usd |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -1.07 billion usd | -17.39 billion usd | 16.83 billion usd | 10 |
| 2010s | -29.46 billion usd | -60.44 billion usd | -7.08 billion usd | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.36 billion usd | 5.49 billion usd | 41.58 billion usd | 5 |
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 net portfolio investment in Mexico?
- Net portfolio investment in Mexico was 8.14 billion usd in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net portfolio investment recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 41.58 billion usd in 2021.
- What is the lowest net portfolio investment recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.44 billion usd in 2012.
- How does Mexico rank for net portfolio investment?
- Mexico ranks 22nd out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Net portfolio investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars).