Queretaro closed 2025 as one of the country’s most dynamic and competitive economies, reporting more than MX$30 billion (US$1.7 billion) in new investment and the creation of 10,220 jobs, state officials said. Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero, Minister of Sustainable Development (SEDESU), Queretaro, presented the year-end results, highlighting strong performance in foreign direct investment, formal employment, small business support and international promotion.
Queretaro ranked third nationwide in labor formality, with 60.5% of its workforce employed in the formal economy, and sixth in job creation per capita in 2025, Del Prete said, citing a favorable climate for investment and economic growth. In terms of foreign direct investment, the state accumulated MX$19.3 billion 2006 through 3Q25, positioning Queretaro as the top contributor nationally during 2025, according to state data.
Authorities confirmed that 53 investment projects were completed during the year, totaling more than MX$30 billion and generating over 10,000 jobs. Looking ahead, the state closed the year with a project pipeline of 46 initiatives representing MX$74.87 billion in potential investment and the possible creation of 12,734 additional jobs.
Support for MSMEs remained a priority, Del Prete said. Through the Economic Sectors Support Program (PASE), 1,744 residents received assistance, 62% of them women. The Regional Strengthening Program (PROFORE) supported 59 projects benefiting 107 people, while the Family Economy Support Program (PAE) aided more than 3,000 projects across all 18 municipalities.
The long-running Disexport program, which has benefited 692 entrepreneurs over 26 years in collaboration with students from UVM, Universidad Anáhuac and Universidad Autónoma de Queretaro (UAQ), helped develop the commercial image of 36 local businesses in 2025.
The state also promoted the Calidad Querétaro (Queretaro Quality) certification, aimed at highlighting locally made products and services based on innovation, sustainability and social responsibility. Sixty-five companies participated in the program’s first expo.
International promotion efforts included participation in the Foodex trade show in Japan and SIAL in Toronto, opening new global market opportunities for Queretaro-based entrepreneurs.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Industrial and Commercial Expo generated an estimated economic impact of MX$3.6 billion, attracting more than 5,700 visitors and producing nearly 7,800 potential business connections through B2B meetings.
Air connectivity continued to strengthen Queretaro’s logistics profile. From January through November, the Queretaro International Airport handled 2.18 million passengers, a 17.6% increase from 2024. Air cargo reached 75,248 tons, up 6.3% year over year, ranking the state fourth nationally.
“These results confirm that Queretaro continues to move forward, strengthening its economy, generating formal employment and building long-term, sustainable opportunities for its people,” Del Prete said.
Aguascalientes Closes 2025 With Over MX$15 Billion in Investment
Another state that led with strong investment projects this year was Aguascalientes. MBN reported that the state closed 2025 with 29 new investment projects totaling more than MX$15 billion (US$885 million) and the creation of 7,417 direct jobs, underscoring continued confidence from both domestic and international companies.
According to the white paper, Mapping of the Automotive Industry in Aguascalientes 2025, published by Cluster Industrial B2B, the automotive sector accounts for 36.7% of the state’s GDP and 85% of its total export value. The industry generates more than 159,000 direct and indirect jobs, highlighting the deep integration of manufacturing into the local economy.
Investments during the year were distributed across strategic sectors including automotive, technology, agribusiness, energy and commerce. State officials said this diversification has strengthened Aguascalientes’ industrial and logistics ecosystem, making it more competitive and resilient amid shifting global economic conditions.
The arrival of new projects has not only boosted formal employment but also supported the development of value chains, expanded opportunities for local suppliers and opened new growth paths for SMEs, contributing to a broader regional economic impact.
Within the automotive sector specifically, Aguascalientes ranked as the country’s fifth-largest recipient of automotive investment from January through September 2025. Data compiled by Cluster Industrial B2B show the state attracted US$211.21 million in direct automotive investment, along with an additional US$157.95 million earmarked for industrial park development.