Mexico's gross fixed investment fell 3.3% year-over-year in January 2026, following a flat reading in December and below forecasts of a 2.1% drop. Spending on machinery and equipment fell 9.8% after declining 4.6% in December, with national sector investment down 12% and imported goods purchases down 8.3%. Investment in construction rose 3% following a 4.3% gain in the prior month, with residential spending up 6.8%, while non-residential construction dropped 0.5%. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, gross fixed investment declined 1.1% after rising 0.5% in December. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)
Private Investment YoY in Mexico averaged 2.60 percent from 1994 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 46.20 percent in May of 2021 and a record low of -41.20 percent in April of 1995. Mexico Gross Fixed Investment YoY - values, historical data and charts - was last updated on April of 2026.
Mexico’s Gross Fixed Investment measures the annual change in spending on fixed assets—both tangible and intangible—used in production for more than one year. The calculation includes machinery and equipment (new domestic products and both new and used imports), construction (valued at the buyer’s cost), transport equipment, software, intellectual property, and upgrades that extend asset life or increase capacity. This indicator reflects the total value of investments aimed at expanding or maintaining the country’s productive capacity.
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Actual |
Previous |
Highest |
Lowest |
Dates |
Unit |
Frequency |
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-3.30 |
0.00 |
46.20 |
-41.20 |
1994 - 2026 |
percent |
Monthly |
NSA
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