Net portfolio investment in Mexico
Mexico: Net portfolio investment was 11.27 billion usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net portfolio investment in Mexico, 2000–2023
Source: International Monetary Fund – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.
Analysis
In 2023, net portfolio investment in Mexico stood at 11.27 billion usd.
That represents a change of up 120.5% on the previous year and up 125.3% 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 19th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17.07 billion usd | 5.11 billion usd | 41.58 billion usd | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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 net portfolio investment in Mexico?
- Net portfolio investment in Mexico was 11.27 billion usd in 2023, 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 19th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net portfolio investment rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.3%. 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)