Baja California Sur’s economy grew 4.0% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by gains in agriculture, industry, and services, according to the Quarterly Indicator of State Economic Activity (ITAEE) from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
The state showed positive results across all major sectors.
Primary activities, agriculture, livestock, fishing, and forestry rose 8.8% year-over-year, ranking 13th nationwide.
Secondary activities, including manufacturing, construction, and energy increased 6.9%, placing the state fourth among Mexico’s 32 states.
Tertiary activities, which cover commerce, tourism, education, health, financial services, and government grew 3.2%, earning Baja California Sur the second-highest ranking nationally in this sector. Tertiary activities contributed 2.5 percentage points to the state’s overall growth.
Regionally, Baja California Sur is part of Mexico’s northern economic zone, which accounted for 28.2% of national economic activity and contributed 0.36 percentage points to national growth.
The ITAEE, based on surveys, records, and official statistics, is a key short-term indicator used by both public and private sectors to inform economic decisions.
