Gross fixed investment in Mexico rose 5.9% year-on-year in April 2026, marking its first annual increase in 18 months after a 2.6% contraction in March and exceeding market expectations of a 3.8% gain. Construction investment climbed 10.1%, driven by an 18.5% surge in residential building and a more modest 2.0% increase in non-residential construction. Investment in machinery edged up 1.3%, supported by a 10.0% rise in imported machinery and equipment. In contrast, domestic capital formation in machinery declined 11.2%, reflecting a 12.9% decline in machinery and equipment and a 9.2% contraction in transport equipment. On a monthly basis, gross fixed investment jumped 4.0% in April, the strongest increase since November 2020, accelerating from a 0.4% gain in March. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Private Investment YoY in Mexico increased to 5.90 percent in April from -2.60 percent in March of 2026. Private Investment YoY in Mexico averaged 2.57 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 July of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-06-04 12:00 PM
Gross Fixed Investment YoY
Mar -2.6% -4.2% -3.1% -3.0%
2026-07-06 12:00 PM
Gross Fixed Investment YoY
Apr 5.9% -2.6% 3.8% 2.9%
2026-08-05 12:00 PM
Gross Fixed Investment YoY
May 5.9%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 48.00 47.50 points Jun 2026
Capacity Utilization 80.60 81.60 percent Apr 2026
Auto Production YoY 354.22 342.93 Thousand Units Jun 2026
Car Registrations 52791.00 50433.00 Units Jun 2026
Changes in Inventories 50475.90 53591.60 MXN Million Mar 2026
Industrial Production YoY -0.70 2.40 percent May 2026
Industrial Production MoM -0.80 2.10 percent May 2026
Manufacturing Production -1.50 0.00 percent May 2026
Gross Fixed Investment MoM 4.00 0.40 percent Apr 2026
Total Vehicle Sales 130096.00 129947.00 Units Jun 2026


Mexico Gross Fixed Investment YoY
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.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
5.90 -2.60 46.20 -41.20 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Mexico Private Investment Returns to Growth
Gross fixed investment in Mexico rose 5.9% year-on-year in April 2026, marking its first annual increase in 18 months after a 2.6% contraction in March and exceeding market expectations of a 3.8% gain. Construction investment climbed 10.1%, driven by an 18.5% surge in residential building and a more modest 2.0% increase in non-residential construction. Investment in machinery edged up 1.3%, supported by a 10.0% rise in imported machinery and equipment. In contrast, domestic capital formation in machinery declined 11.2%, reflecting a 12.9% decline in machinery and equipment and a 9.2% contraction in transport equipment. On a monthly basis, gross fixed investment jumped 4.0% in April, the strongest increase since November 2020, accelerating from a 0.4% gain in March.
2026-07-06
Mexico Gross Fixed Investment Contracts
Gross fixed investment in Mexico contracted 2.6% from the previous year in March of 2026, less than market expectations of a 3.1% decline, but still marking 18 months without growth in investment. Capital formation through construction sank 3.5%, as residential construction dropped 8.7% to offset the 2.4% increase in non residential construction. Meanwhile, capital accumulation in machinery dropped by 1.5%, amid a 7.8% plunge in domestic machinery buildup. From the previous month, gross fixed investment inched higher by 0.4%.
2026-06-04
Mexico Investment Falls More Than Expected in February
Mexico’s gross fixed investment fell 4.2% year-on-year in February 2026, following a 3.3% drop in the prior month and missing forecasts of a 2.1% decline. Spending on machinery and equipment plunged 9.7% after a 9.8% fall in January, with domestic investment down 14.3% and imports of capital goods decreasing 6.5%. In contrast, construction investment rose 1.1% after a 3% gain in the previous month, supported by a 2.2% increase in residential building, while non-residential construction edged up 0.1%. On a seasonally adjusted monthly basis, gross fixed investment declined 0.8%, extending the 1.1% drop recorded in January.
2026-05-06