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Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3-Month High of 4.7%
The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 4.7 percent in January of 2021 from 3.8 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year. It was the highest jobless rate since November 2020, as the number of unemployed people increased by 3.9 million to 9.5 million. The unemployment rate increased for both men (4.8 percent from 3.7 percent) and women (4.6 percent from 4 percent). When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate went up to 4.5 percent from 4.4 percent in December.
Published on 2021-02-25

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls More than Expected
The unemployment rate in Mexico dropped to 3.8 percent in December of 2020 from 4.4 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 4.3 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since March as the labor market continued to recover from the pandemic shock. Between November and December of 2020, the number of unemployed people fell by 331 thousand to 2.1 million while the number of employed decreased by 95 thousand to 52.8 million. At the same time, the labor force declined by 426 thousand to 54.9 million. A year earlier, the jobless rate was much lower at 2.9 percent.
Published on 2021-01-21

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls More than Expected
The unemployment rate in Mexico dropped to 4.4 percent in November of 2020 from 4.7 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 4.5 percent. Figures confirmed the labor market continued to recover amid the ongoing reopening of businesses following coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Between October and November of 2020, the number of unemployed people fell by 191 thousand to 2.4 million while the number of employed stood at 53 million. In contract there was a decrease in active population (55.4 million from 55.6 million in October. A year earlier, the jobless rate was much lower at 3.4 percent.
Published on 2020-12-24

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls More than Expected
The unemployment rate in Mexico dropped to 4.7 percent in October of 2020 from 5.1 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 5 percent, still remaining at levels not seen since 2014. Figures confirmed the labor market continued to recover amid the ongoing reopening of businesses following coronavirus lockdown restrictions. Between September and October 2020, there were increases in both active population (55.6 million compared to 53.8 million in September) and employment (53 million compared to 51.1 million) while the number of unemployed people fell by 129 thousand to 2.6 million. A year earlier, the jobless rate was much lower at 3.6 percent.
Published on 2020-11-24

Mexico Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls
The unemployment rate in Mexico fell to 5.1 percent in September of 2020 from 5.2 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 5.3 percent. Still, the jobless rate remains among one of the highest since 2014 as the coronavirus pandemic hit the labour market. The jobless rate dropped for women (4.5 percent compared to 5.2 percent in August) while rose for men (5.4 percent compared to 5.3 percent). Between August and September 2020, there were increases in both active population (53.8 million compared to 53.2 million) and employment (51.1 million compared to 50.4 million) while the number of unemployed people was nearly unchanged at 2.7 million. A year earlier, the jobless rate was much lower at 3.8 percent.
Published on 2020-10-21

Mexico Jobless Rate Near 6-Year High of 5.2%
The unemployment rate in Mexico edged down to 5.2 percent in August of 2020 from 5.4 percent in July, but remained at levels not seen 2014, due to the coronavirus crisis. Figures confirmed the labor market continued to recover, although slower than in the previous month, amid the gradual reopening of businesses and companies in non-essential economic activities. Between July and August 2020, there were increases in both active population (53.2 million compared to 52.6 million in July) and employment (50.4 million compared to 49.7 million) while the number of unemployed people was nearly unchanged at 2.8 million. A year earlier, the jobless rate was much lower at 3.7 percent.
Published on 2020-09-28

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls to 2.9% in March
The unemployment rate in Mexico fell to 2.9 percent in March 2020 from 3.2 in the corresponding month of the previous year. The jobless rate dropped for both men (2.9 percent from 3.2 percent) and women (3.0 percent from 3.4 percent). Among unemployed people, 14 percent had not completed secondary education while 86 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the participation rate went down to 59.8 percent from 60.0 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate declined to 3.3 percent from 3.7 percent in February.
Published on 2020-04-27

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.6% in February
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.6 percent in February 2020 from 3.3 percent in the same month of the previous year, matching market expectations. The jobless rate rose for both men (3.5 percent from 3.2 percent) and women (3.6 percent from 3.5 percent). Among unemployed people, 11.3 percent had not completed secondary education while 88.7 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the participation rate went up to 60.1 percent from 59.2 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate was at 3.7 percent, the same as in January.
Published on 2020-03-26

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.8% in January
The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.8 percent in January 2020 from 3.6 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year and above market expectations of 3.4 percent. The jobless rate increased for both men (3.7 percent from 3.4 percent) and women (4 percent from 3.8 percent). Among unemployed people, 14.2 percent had not completed secondary education while 85.8 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the participation rate went up to 59.7 percent from 59.2 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate increased to 3.7 percent from 3.1 percent in December.
Published on 2020-02-27

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls to Over 1-1/2-Year Low
The unemployment rate in Mexico fell to 2.9 percent in December 2019 from 3.4 percent in the same month of the previous year and below market expectations of 3.5 percent, reaching its lowest since March 2018. The jobless rate dropped for both men (3.0 percent from 3.4 percent) and women (2.7 percent from 3.2 percent). Among unemployed people, 16.5 percent had not completed secondary education while 83.4 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the participation rate rose to 60.2 percent from 59.5 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate went down to 3.1 percent from 3.5 percent in November.
Published on 2020-01-21

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.5% in November
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.5 percent in November 2019 from 3.3 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year and in line with market expectations. The jobless rate went up for men (3.3 percent vs 3.2 percent in November 2018) and women (3.7 percent vs 3.5 percent). Meantime, the activity rate rose marginally to 60.2 percent from 59.7 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2019-12-24

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.6% in October
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.6 percent in October 2019 from 3.2 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year but below market expectations of 3.8 percent. The jobless rate went up for men (3.7 percent vs 3.0 percent in October 2018) while it remained unchanged for women (at 3.6 percent). In October, about 16.2 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.7 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate rose marginally to 60.2 percent from 59.3 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate edged up to 3.6 percent from 3.5 percent in the prior month.
Published on 2019-11-27

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls to 3.8% in September
The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.8 percent in September 2019 from 3.6 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year and matching market expectations. The jobless rate increased for men (3.8 percent from 3.4 percent) while dropped for women (3.8 percent from 3.9 percent). In September, about 16.3 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.7 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate went up to 60.1 percent from 59.5 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate was at 3.5 percent, lower than a 3.6 percent in August.
Published on 2019-10-22

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.7% in August
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.7 percent in August 2019 from 3.5 percent in the same month of the previous year and matching market expectations. The jobless rate advanced for men (3.9 percent from 3.2 percent in August 2018) while fell for women (3.6 percent from 3.9 percent). In August, about 13 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 87 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate rose to 60.4 percent from 60 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate was at 3.6 percent, unchanged from the prior month.
Published on 2019-09-25

Mexico Jobless Rate at Near 3-Year High of 3.7%
The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.7 percent in July 2019 from 3.5 percent in the same month of the previous year. That was the highest jobless rate since October 2016. The jobless rate went up for both women (4.0 percent vs 3.8 percent in July 2019) and men (3.5 percent vs 3.3 percent). In July, about 13.4 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 86.5 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate increased to 60.5 percent from 59.7 percent a year ago. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate came in at 3.6 percent, unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2019-08-27

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.6% in June
The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.6 percent in June 2019 from 3.4 percent in the same month of the previous year and slightly above market expectations of 3.5 percent. The jobless rate went up for women (3.6 percent from 3.3 percent in June 2019) while was steady for men (at 3.5 percent). In June, about 16.1 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.8 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate increased to 60.5 percent from 59.8 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate came in at 3.5 percent, unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2019-07-29

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.5% in May
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.5 percent in May 2019 from 3.2 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year, in line with market expectations. The jobless rate was slightly higher for women (3.6 percent from 3.2 percent in May 2018) than for men (3.5 percent from 3.3 percent). In May, about 16 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.9 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate went up to 60.2 percent from 60.1 percent a year ago. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate stood at 3.5 percent, unchanged from the previous month.
Published on 2019-06-26

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.5% in April
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.5 percent in April 2019 from 3.4 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year, but below market expectations of 3.5 percent. The jobless rate rose for both women (3.6 percent from 3.4 percent in April 2018) and men (3.5 percent from 3.4 percent). In April, about 18.5 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 81.5 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate went up to 59.7 percent from 59.4 percent a year ago. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate fell to 3.5 percent from 3.6 percent in March.
Published on 2019-05-28

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 3.2% in March
The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.2 percent in March 2019 from 2.9 percent in the same month of the previous year. The jobless rate increased for both men (3.2 percent from 2.9 percent in March 2018) and women (3.4 percent from 3.0 percent ). In March, about 17.2 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 82.8 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate went up to 60.0 percent from 59.0 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate increased to 3.6 percent from 3.4 percent in February.
Published on 2019-04-23

Mexico Jobless Rate Edges Up to 3.3% in February
The unemployment rate in Mexico rose slightly to 3.3 percent in February of 2019 from 3.2 percent in the same month of the previous year. The jobless rate increased for men (3.2 percent vs 3.0 percent in February 2018) while it remained steady for women (at 3.5 percent). In February, about 15.2 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 84.8 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate remained unchanged at 59.2 percent. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate dropped to 3.4 percent from 3.5 percent in the prior month.
Published on 2019-03-27