Querétaro’s Investment Attractiveness in the First Quarter
During the first three months of 2025, the state of Querétaro has accumulated investment announcements worth 697 million US dollars, representing 2.7% of the total nationwide (25,856 million dollars), according to information from the Secretaría de Economía (SE).
These announcements represent the expectation of foreign direct investment that Querétaro will receive.
Impact on Employment
These investments are projected to generate approximately 2,309 jobs, which is 3.5% of the 65,200 employment opportunities expected across the country.
Ranking Among Mexican States
Among the 32 entities, Querétaro ranks sixth in terms of the highest accumulated amount in the first quarter. Above Querétaro are Baja California, Sonora, Zacatecas, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas.
- Baja California: Leads the list with an expected investment of 4,112 million dollars, accounting for nearly 16% of the national amount; and 19,609 jobs, which is 30% of the total employment opportunities.
- Sonora: Second place with 2,162 million dollars (8% of the total) and 1,859 jobs (3%).
- Zacatecas: Third place with 1,462 million dollars (almost 6% of the total) and 1,059 jobs (2%).
- Nuevo León: Fourth place with 1,157 million dollars (4% of the total) and 3,009 jobs (5%).
- Tamaulipas: Fifth place with 1,035 million dollars (almost 4%) and 7,059 direct jobs (11%).
National Investment Overview
From January 1 to March 31, the country identified 39 public investment announcements for foreign direct investment, totaling 25,856 million dollars and 65,200 direct jobs in the private sector.
The largest amount corresponds to investments in the commerce sector, concentrating 11,003 million dollars (43%) of the expected investment for the country.
Manufacturing is the second sector with the most investments, totaling 6,227 million dollars (24%) through projects for the beverage industry, dairy products, metal products, auto parts, and medical supplies.
Construction follows with 3,550 million dollars (14%) of investments.
Other sectors with announced investments in Mexico include services, mining, mass media, and transportation.
The remaining entities account for 37% of the total investment, with 9,561 million dollars in projects generating 14,609 jobs (22% of the total).
Key States for Investments
Fifteen states capture 63% of the total investment, primarily located in Mexico’s northern, central, and Bajío regions. These states include:
- Baja California
- Sonora
- Zacatecas
- Nuevo León
- Tamaulipas
- Querétaro
- Coahuila
- Guanajuato
- Estado de México
- San Luis Potosí
- Quintana Roo
- Chihuahua
- Aguascalientes
- Morelos
- Hidalgo
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: What does the 697 million dollars in investment announcements signify for Querétaro? A: These announcements represent the expectation of foreign direct investment that Querétaro will receive, amounting to 697 million US dollars in the first quarter of 2025.
- Q: How does Querétaro rank in terms of investment announcements among Mexican states? A: Querétaro ranks sixth among the 32 Mexican states in terms of accumulated investment announcements, with 697 million US dollars.
- Q: What sectors are the primary recipients of investments in Mexico? A: The commerce sector leads with 43% of expected investments, followed by manufacturing (24%) and construction (14%).
- Q: Which states are the main attractors of foreign investments in Mexico? A: Fifteen states, primarily located in northern, central, and Bajío regions of Mexico, capture 63% of the total investment.
