Mexico continues to gain ground as an investment destination. According to the 2026 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, compiled by the consulting firm Kearney, the country climbed six places, moving from 25th to 19th among the world’s most attractive economies for large international investors.
The report, published this Thursday, gathers the opinions of global executives and business leaders and is considered one of the most relevant indicators for gauging investor appetite toward different nations.
According to Gerardo Rocha, managing partner of Kearney Mexico, this progress is largely explained by the country’s strategic position within a major regional platform alongside the United States and Canada, the two highest-ranked countries on the list, which maintained their first and second positions, respectively.
This regional integration gives Mexico competitive advantages over other nations, even in a global environment marked by uncertainty. However, Rocha cautioned that challenges remain before this confidence translates into concrete investments.
A survey of business executives from various regions places the country in a better position, driven by its integration with other relevant economies and an environment that favors international capital flows. (Infobae – Jovani Perez)
A survey of business executives from various regions places the country in a better position, driven by its integration with other relevant economies and an environment that favors international capital flows. (Infobae – Jovani Perez)
A strong return to the global investment map
It’s worth remembering that Mexico had been absent from this index for five consecutive years, until it reappeared in 2024 in 21st place. In just two editions, the country has already gained two additional positions, consolidating a positive trend.
The rest of the ranking highlights the movements of:
Japan: rose from fourth to third place
China: climbed from sixth to fourth place
Japan rises to third place in the global ranking of the most attractive destinations for foreign investment, according to Kearney’s 2026 Investment Confidence Index. The world is also betting more on investment.
This optimism is not unique to Mexico. The Kearney survey reveals that 88% of the business leaders consulted plan to increase their foreign direct investment in the next six years, six percentage points higher than the previous year, reflecting a widespread recovery in business confidence globally.
For Mexico, this context represents a window of opportunity that, if seized with clear policies and legal certainty, could solidify the country as one of the major magnets for capital in the region.
Source: infobae
