The number of unemployed persons in Mexico decreased to 1560697 in the first quarter of 2026 from 1562348 in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Mexico averaged 1917142.74 from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2995374 in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of 915418 in the fourth quarter of 2000. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 59552660.00 59785854.00 Mar 2026
Employment Rate 97.50 97.58 percent Apr 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.10 58.60 percent Apr 2026
Labour Costs 161.20 163.40 points Mar 2026
Productivity 96.60 90.40 points Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 1560697.00 1562348.00 Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.50 2.40 percent Apr 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 4.90 4.80 USD/Hour Mar 2026


Mexico Unemployed Persons
In Mexico, unemployed persons are individuals who are without a job and actively seeking to work.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1560697.00 1562348.00 2995374.00 915418.00 2000 - 2026 Quarterly
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