The number of unemployed persons in Mexico increased to 1636604 in the second quarter of 2026 from 1560697 in the first quarter of 2026. Unemployed Persons in Mexico averaged 1914470.94 from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 2995374.00 in the third quarter of 2009 and a record low of 915418.00 in the fourth quarter of 2000. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 60040094.00 59552660.00 Jun 2026
Employment Rate 97.10 97.10 percent Jul 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.20 58.80 percent Jul 2026
Labour Costs 166.00 175.50 points Jun 2026
Productivity 97.80 96.00 points Jun 2026
Unemployed Persons 1636604.00 1560697.00 Jun 2026
Unemployment Rate 2.90 2.90 percent Jul 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 4.70 5.00 USD/Hour Jun 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
1636604.00 1560697.00 2995374.00 915418.00 2000 - 2026 Quarterly
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