The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Mexico increased by 0.2% in the first quarter compared to the previous quarter, revealing significant differences in the various economic sectors of the country. The primary sector had a strong growth of 6%, followed by an increase of 1.3% in the tertiary sector. However, the secondary sector experienced a contraction of 1.4%.
According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi), these data show the complexity of the Mexican economy and the importance of its diversification to face external and internal impacts. Although the tertiary sector remained stable with a zero growth of 0%, a more promising outlook is expected with a general increase of 0.6% in GDP during the first quarter compared to the previous year.
Primary activities had a significant advance of 8.1%, while secondary activities suffered a decline of 0.3%, affected by factors that have not been detailed. Despite the challenges, the resilience of the Mexican economy was evident in the ability of some sectors to expand in times of uncertainty. In this context, the growth of the country's GDP reflects a positive but cautious trend in its economic development.
