Mexico World's Top 10 Investment Destinations |

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According to the results of a survey by professional services company PwC, Mexico is set to be one of the world’s top 10 investment destinations in 2025. For its 28th annual Global CEO Survey, PwC surveyed 4,701 company leaders across 109 countries and territories in late 2024.

CEOs were specifically asked: “Which three countries or territories, excluding your own, will receive the greatest proportion of capital expenditure from your company in the next 12 months?” Mexico was selected by 1 in 20 CEOs (equivalent to 5%), securing its position as the equal eighth most-frequently cited investment destination globally.

Three in 10 CEOs identified the US as a top-three investment destination for 2025, cementing its position as the world’s premier investment hub.

The top 10 global investment destinations ranked as follows:
▪️ United States: 30%
▪️ United Kingdom: 14%
▪️ Germany: 12%
▪️ China: 9%
▪️ India: 7%
▪️ France: 7%
▪️ United Arab Emirates: 6%
▪️ Australia: 5%
▪️ Singapore: 5%
▪️ Mexico: 5%

Mexico is capitalizing on what officials term a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to attract nearshoring investment. The ambitious Plan México economic roadmap unveiled last month aims to boost domestic manufacturing output and reduce reliance on imports from China and other Asian nations.

What do Mexican CEOs think

Foreign direct investment in Mexico has remained robust in recent years, yet the majority (approximately 70%) constitutes profit reinvestment by existing enterprises rather than new capital inflows. This trend may shift as numerous foreign companies have announced investment initiatives in Mexico, though most plans remain unimplemented.

PwC’s dedicated survey of 75 Mexican CEOs revealed their outlook in the “Mexico Chapter” of the report. Findings indicate only 31% of local CEOs express confidence in revenue growth over the next 12 months, trailing the global CEO confidence level (38%) by 7 percentage points.

A majority of Mexican business leaders identify macroeconomic volatility, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical conflicts as primary 2023 challenges:

74% cite macroeconomic volatility (vs. 70% global average)

62% highlight inflation risks

52% flag geopolitical tensions

Almost three-quarters of Mexican CEOs (74%) reported their companies’ vulnerability to macroeconomic volatility, exceeding the survey-wide average of 70%.

Although inflation is trending downward, 62% of Mexican executives cited susceptibility to price fluctuations, while 52% expressed concerns about geopolitical conflicts such as the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Source：PwC: Mexico one of world’s top 2025 investment destinations