7.2 Economic Sectors and Patterns

What Are the Percentages of Each Economic Sector in Mexico

• Services Sector: This sector tends to be the largest contributor to Mexico's GDP, accounting for around 60-65% of the total.

• Industry Sector: The industrial sector contributes around 30-35% to Mexico's GDP.

• Agriculture Sector: Agriculture makes up the remaining percentage, usually around 5-7% of Mexico's GDP.

Regional Scale of Analysis Where A Manufacturing Facility is Located in Mexico

• Northern border states like Nuevo León, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas are attractive for manufacturing due to their proximity to the United States, allowing for easier access to suppliers and markets.

• The Bajio region (states like Guanajuato, Querétaro, and Aguascalientes) has become a hub for automotive manufacturing, benefiting from a skilled labor force, infrastructure development, and access to key transportation routes.

Sources:

• Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography