Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Mexico
Mexico: Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices was 637.52 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Mexico, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Mexico is 637.52, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.7% on the previous year and down 12.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Mexico peaked at 752.99 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0089, in 1973.
That places Mexico 46th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0109 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0109 | -0.7% |
| 1972 | 0.0132 | +21.6% |
| 1973 | 0.0089 | -32.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0158 | +76.9% |
| 1975 | 0.0383 | +142.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0506 | +31.9% |
| 1977 | 0.0447 | -11.6% |
| 1978 | 0.0916 | +105.0% |
| 1979 | 0.1967 | +114.7% |
| 1980 | 0.4263 | +116.8% |
| 1981 | 0.7399 | +73.5% |
| 1982 | 0.9001 | +21.6% |
| 1983 | 1.27 | +40.9% |
| 1984 | 1.8 | +42.4% |
| 1985 | 3.05 | +69.2% |
| 1986 | 5 | +63.8% |
| 1987 | 9.71 | +94.2% |
| 1988 | 17.25 | +77.6% |
| 1989 | 21.71 | +25.9% |
| 1990 | 29.74 | +37.0% |
| 1991 | 36.3 | +22.0% |
| 1992 | 40.12 | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 47.67 | +18.8% |
| 1994 | 70.56 | +48.0% |
| 1995 | 68.8 | -2.5% |
| 1996 | 73.68 | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 96.66 | +31.2% |
| 1998 | 105.94 | +9.6% |
| 1999 | 137.26 | +29.6% |
| 2000 | 196.73 | +43.3% |
| 2001 | 209.16 | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 271.71 | +29.9% |
| 2003 | 326.2 | +20.1% |
| 2004 | 374.6 | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 429.49 | +14.7% |
| 2006 | 486.2 | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 529.46 | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 690.41 | +30.4% |
| 2009 | 725.12 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 749.93 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 752.99 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 723.17 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 717.64 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 722.93 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 677.64 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 716.08 | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 674.87 | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 713.98 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 637.52 | -10.7% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 637.52 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 78.55, 8.1× the median. (50 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 637.52 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 24.15, 26.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0482 | 0.0089 | 0.1967 | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.19 | 0.4263 | 21.71 | 10 |
| 1990s | 70.67 | 29.74 | 137.26 | 10 |
| 2000s | 423.91 | 196.73 | 725.12 | 10 |
| 2010s | 708.68 | 637.52 | 752.99 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 43 United States 741.44 compare
- 44 Mali 688.21 compare
- 45 Kenya 686.29 compare
- 47 Argentina 555.13 compare
- 48 Burkina Faso 490.91 compare
- 49 Equatorial Guinea 470.55 compare
More public sector data for Mexico
- Democracy, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Elected parliament, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Arms imports 9.00 million SIPRI trend indicator values (2025)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per capita 0.3515 SIPRI trend indicator values per person (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), per unit of GDP 0 SIPRI trend indicator values per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Arms imports (SIPRI trend indicator values), annual growth rate -98.76 % change on previous year (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Mexico?
- Gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices in Mexico was 637.52 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 752.99 in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0089 in 1973.
- How does Mexico rank for gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices?
- Mexico ranks 46th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, general government, current prices rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, General government, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.