Opinion 51 | Guest Column

Women MSMEs

MSMEs led by women are responsible for generating 72% of jobs in Mexico and contribute to 52% of the national GDP.

By Sofía Pérez

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) led by women are fundamental to Mexico's economy, as they generate employment and contribute to the country's growth. However, these businesses still face numerous challenges that limit their competitiveness and capacity for growth.

MSMEs led by women are responsible for generating 72% of jobs in Mexico and contribute 52% of the national GDP. However, despite their economic importance, MSMEs face obstacles in accessing financing, as 68% of them do not have access to bank loans, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).

In addition, the digital divide leaves them at a disadvantage in an increasingly digitized market, limiting their ability to compete on equal terms. According to World Bank data, only 36% of the Mexican population has access to the Internet, which limits the potential of online MSMEs and their ability to compete on equal terms in an increasingly digitized market.

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