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%. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Private Investment YoY in Mexico decreased by 2.60 percent in March from -4.20 percent in February 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 June of 2026.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-05-06 12:00 PM
Gross Fixed Investment YoY
Feb -4.2% -3.3% -2.1% -1.0%
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 -2.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 47.50 47.90 points May 2026
Capacity Utilization 81.60 80.30 percent Mar 2026
Auto Production YoY 329.88 343.52 Thousand Units Apr 2026
Car Registrations 47193.00 53904.00 Units Apr 2026
Changes in Inventories 53517.30 38212.50 MXN Million Dec 2025
Industrial Production YoY -1.30 -1.20 percent Mar 2026
Industrial Production MoM -0.60 0.40 percent Mar 2026
Manufacturing Production -1.00 -2.10 percent Mar 2026
Gross Fixed Investment MoM -0.80 -1.10 percent Feb 2026
Total Vehicle Sales 120722.00 134470.00 Units Apr 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
-2.60 -4.20 46.20 -41.20 1994 - 2026 percent Monthly
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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
Mexico's Fixed Investment Falls in January
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.
2026-04-06