Mexico returns to top 10 in global FDI inflows in 2025, UN says

Mexico attracted $41 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, moving from 11th to 10th place among global recipients, according to the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026. This marks an increase from $38 billion in 2024 and a return to the top 10 for the first time since 2021 Source: Excelsiormx; Heraldomx.

The report highlights that Mexico remains the second-largest FDI recipient in Latin America, behind Brazil, benefiting from nearshoring and integration into North American production chains Source: Excelsiormx. However, UNCTAD cautions that the global recovery is uneven: while overall FDI rose 6% to $1.62 trillion, over 80% of flows concentrated in the top 20 economies Source: Mileniomx; El Español.

Mexican officials, such as Morena deputy Gabriela Jiménez, credit the government's policies for the rise, stating the result shows "the stability, legal certainty, and fight against corruption have strengthened international confidence" Source: Heraldomx. In contrast, UNCTAD warns that the picture for 2026 remains cautious due to trade policy uncertainty and geopolitical tensions Source: Excelsiormx; Mileniomx.

Key points:

• Mexico's FDI rose from $38B (2024) to $41B (2025), moving up one position Source: Excelsiormx.
• The top global recipients: US ($277B), Singapore ($151B), Hong Kong ($116B) Source: El Español.
• Latin America and the Caribbean saw a 14% increase, reaching $188B Source: Mileniomx.