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Mexico Unemployment Rises in February
Mexico's unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.6% in February 2026, up from 2.5% a year earlier and matching forecasts. The unemployed totaled 1.6 million, up 76,000 year-over-year. Female unemployment reached 693,000 (up 53,000), while male unemployment stood at 907,000 (up 23,000), with rates of 2.8% and 2.5% respectively. Among the unemployed, 10.3% had not completed secondary education, while 89.6% held higher education. Most were aged 25 to 44 (47.4%), followed by ages 15 to 24 (34.1%). Of the unemployed, 41.5% were jobless for one month or less, and 38.4% for more than one month but up to three months. Underemployment, those seeking more hours or additional jobs, rose to 7.0% from 6.3% a year earlier. Workers in critical employment conditions, with earnings below minimum wage equivalents, edged up to 39.3% from 38.9%. Informal employment remained high at 54.8%, compared to 54.5% in February 2025.
Published on 2026-03-27

Mexico Unemployment Rises in February
Mexico's unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.6% in February 2026, up from 2.5% a year earlier and matching forecasts. The unemployed totaled 1.6 million, up 76,000 year-over-year. Female unemployment reached 693,000 (up 53,000), while male unemployment stood at 907,000 (up 23,000), with rates of 2.8% and 2.5% respectively. Among the unemployed, 10.3% had not completed secondary education, while 89.6% held higher education. Most were aged 25 to 44 (47.4%), followed by ages 15 to 24 (34.1%). Of the unemployed, 41.5% were jobless for one month or less, and 38.4% for more than one month but up to three months. Underemployment, those seeking more hours or additional jobs, rose to 7.0% from 6.3% a year earlier. Workers in critical employment conditions, with earnings below minimum wage equivalents, edged up to 39.3% from 38.9%. Informal employment remained high at 54.8%, compared to 54.5% in February 2025.
Published on 2026-03-27

Mexico’s Jobless Rate Slightly Above Forecast
Mexico’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in January 2026, unchanged year-over-year and slightly above forecasts of 2.6%, with 1.7 million unemployed. The rate was identical for men and women, though women saw a 0.2-point annual decline while men rose 0.1 point. Among the unemployed, 12.6% lacked secondary education, while 87.2% had higher education. The largest share (43.7%) was aged 25–44, followed by 15–24 year-olds (32.8%). Half (50.6%) had been jobless for one month or less, 31.1% for 1–3 months.
Published on 2026-02-26

Mexico’s Jobless Rate Slightly Above Forecast
Mexico’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in January 2026, unchanged year-over-year and slightly above forecasts of 2.6%, with 1.7 million unemployed. The rate was identical for men and women, though women saw a 0.2-point annual decline while men rose 0.1 point. Among the unemployed, 12.6% lacked secondary education, while 87.2% had higher education. The largest share (43.7%) was aged 25–44, followed by 15–24 year-olds (32.8%). Half (50.6%) had been jobless for one month or less, 31.1% for 1–3 months.
Published on 2026-02-26

Mexico Jobless Rate Below Expectations in December
Mexico’s unemployment rate stood at 2.4% in December 2025, unchanged from the same period a year earlier and below market expectations of 2.6%. The number of unemployed people totaled 1.5 million. Unemployment among women was higher at 2.6%, compared with 2.2% for men. Individuals without completed lower-secondary education accounted for 11.0% of the unemployed, while those with higher educational attainment represented 88.8%. By age group, unemployment was concentrated among those aged 25–44 years (46.1%), followed by young people aged 15–24 years (33.5%). In terms of duration, 42.9% had been unemployed for one month or less, while 32.6% had been without work for more than one month and up to three months. The underemployment rate stood at 6.2%.
Published on 2026-01-26

Mexico Jobless Rate Below Expectations in December
Mexico’s unemployment rate stood at 2.4% in December 2025, unchanged from the same period a year earlier and below market expectations of 2.6%. The number of unemployed people totaled 1.5 million. Unemployment among women was higher at 2.6%, compared with 2.2% for men. Individuals without completed lower-secondary education accounted for 11.0% of the unemployed, while those with higher educational attainment represented 88.8%. By age group, unemployment was concentrated among those aged 25–44 years (46.1%), followed by young people aged 15–24 years (33.5%). In terms of duration, 42.9% had been unemployed for one month or less, while 32.6% had been without work for more than one month and up to three months. The underemployment rate stood at 6.2%.
Published on 2026-01-26

Mexico Unemployment Rate Edges Higher as Expected
The unemployment rate in Mexico was at 2.7% in November of 2025, inching higher from the 2.6% in the corresponding period of the previous year and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 11 thousand from the previous year to 1.64 million. In the meantime, the number of employed individuals fell by 163 thousand to 59.84 million, reflecting some softening in the labor market after the prolonged period of elevated real interest rates by the Bank of Mexico. Hence, the labor force participation rate inched down by 1 percentage point to 59%.
Published on 2025-12-24

Mexico Unemployment Rate Rises Less than Expected
Mexico's unemployment rate fell to 2.6% in October of 2025, inching higher from the 2.5% in the corresponding period of the previous year, but below market expectations of 2.8% to remain firmly below the average of the last six months. The number of unemployed individuals rose by 96 thousand annually to 1.6 million. This was enough to offset the 1 million increase in net jobs to a total employed population of 60.9 million and a 0.3 percentage point drop in the labor force participation rate to 59.9%. The unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to 2.7% for men, while it fell by 0.1 percentage point to 2.4% for women.
Published on 2025-11-28

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 13-Month High in September
Mexico’s unemployment rate inched up to 3.0% in September 2025 from 2.9% in August, slightly above expectations and marking the highest level since August 2024. The number of unemployed reached 1.85 million people. Joblessness stood at 2.9% among men and 3.1% among women. Most of the unemployed (87.5%) had completed at least secondary education, while 12.3% had not. By age, the 25–44 group represented nearly half of all unemployed (49%), followed by those aged 15–24 (32.6%). In terms of duration, 46.6% had been jobless for a month or less, while 32.2% had been unemployed for one to three months.
Published on 2025-10-28

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and in line with market expectations. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and above market expectations of 2.8%. It is the highest jobless rate since September 2024. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and above market expectations of 2.8%. It was the highest jobless rate since September 2024. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and marginally above market expectations of a 2.8%. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and in line with market expectations. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and above market expectations of 2.8%. It was the highest jobless rate since September 2024. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and in line with market expectations. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Unemployment Inches Up in August
Mexico’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 2.9% in August 2025 from 2.8% in July, equivalent to 1.8 million people without work, and above market expectations of 2.8%. The rate was 3.1% among women (834,000) and 2.8% among men (1 million). By education, 11.2% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 88.5% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was in the 25–44 age group (46.1%), followed by 15–24 (35.2%). Regarding unemployment duration, 45.3% had been without work for one month or less, while 33.2% were unemployed between one and three months.
Published on 2025-09-29

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises Slightly in July
Mexico’s unemployment rate edged up to 2.8% in July 2025 from 2.7% in June, equivalent to 1.7 million people without work. The rate stood at 2.7% for women and 2.8% for men. By education level, 12.4% of the unemployed had not completed secondary school, while 87.3% held higher levels of education. The largest share of jobseekers was aged 25–44 (48.5%), followed by 15–24 (33.2%). Regarding job search duration, 48% had been unemployed for up to one month, and 30.5% between one and three months. Compared with July 2024, the overall unemployment rate fell 0.2 percentage points, reflecting a 0.3-point decline for men, while the female rate was unchanged.
Published on 2025-08-28

Mexico Unemployment Rate Edges Lower
The unemployment rate in Mexico inched lower to 2.7% in June of 2025 from 2.8% in the corresponding period of the previous month. It was the lowest jobless rate in the period since 2002, tied with the result from two years ago, to suggest the Mexican labor market remains robust at a relative level. Unemployment fell by 21,091 from the previous year to 1,661,477. In turn, net employment rose by 1,219,579 to 60,169,565. Despite the improvements in both metrics of the labor market, an increase in the Mexican population drove the labor force participation rate to remain unchanged at 59.8%.
Published on 2025-07-28

Mexico Unemployment Rate Edges Lower
The unemployment rate in Mexico inched lower to 2.7% in June of 2025 from 2.8% in the corresponding period of the previous month. It was the lowest jobless rate in the period since 2002, tied with the result from two years ago, to suggest the Mexican labor market remains robust at a relative level. Unemployment fell by 21,091 from the previous year to 1,661,477. In turn, net employment rose by 1,219,579 to 60,169,565. Despite the improvements in both metrics of the labor market, an increase in the Mexican population drove the labor force participation rate to remain unchanged at 59.8%.
Published on 2025-07-28