30% of Mexican women are entrepreneurs, and 37% of MiPyMEs are led by women, according to the 3rd Digitalisation Study 2026 by Concanaco Servytur.
30% of women in Mexico are entrepreneurs, which equates to three out of ten. This is revealed by the 3rd Digitalisation Study 2026 from the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (Concanaco Servytur). Additionally, 37% of micro, small and medium enterprises (MiPyMEs) in the country are led by women.
Barriers for female entrepreneurs
The study identifies the main obstacles faced by women-led businesses in their digitalisation process. 38.53% cite the lack of knowledge or training of the team as the primary barrier. This is followed by the lack of budget to invest in technology, at 37.01%, and the lack of time to implement new tools, at 25.11%.
These difficulties are compounded by limited access to credit under fair conditions and the lack of market networks that expand their business opportunities. Octavio de la Torre, president of Concanaco Servytur, warned that thousands of women entrepreneurs still face obstacles in accessing financing, digitalisation, specialised training, and greater market opportunities.
Formal female employment
According to data from the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) as of May 2026, 24,859,888 women have formal employment, representing 41.15% of the total employed population in the country. Of that percentage, 23.6% are entrepreneurs, meaning nearly three out of ten working women are entrepreneurs.
“Substantive equality is also built with access to credit, training, representation, and better business opportunities. Recognising women's talent is important, but opening doors for them to grow is essential,” highlighted Octavio de la Torre.
Support initiatives
Concanaco Servytur promotes the National Network of Women Entrepreneurs, a platform for collaboration and business strengthening present throughout the country. This year, it has awarded 143 Breaking the Glass Ceiling Awards to recognise women who transform their communities through entrepreneurship and business leadership.
In terms of training, during 2026 the Confederation has conducted 90 programmes aimed at women entrepreneurs, with the participation of 1,776 attendees. Additionally, through business training initiatives, it has developed 111 specialised programmes that have benefited 5,585 participants. Topics include taxation, digital presence on Google Maps, customer service via WhatsApp, digital invoicing and taxation, safety and hygiene, good hiring practices, commercial strategies, and sales on digital platforms like TikTok Shop and DiDi.
The Confederation will continue these actions through its 258 Chambers of Commerce across the country, promoting the development of women-led businesses. “When we strengthen a woman entrepreneur, we also strengthen families, local businesses, and Mexico's economic future,” concluded Octavio de la Torre.
For Mexican entrepreneurs, this data represents recognition of their work, but also highlights areas where support is still needed: digital training, access to financing, and networking. Those interested can approach local Chambers of Commerce to learn about training programmes and opportunities from the National Network of Women Entrepreneurs.
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