The number of unemployed persons in Mexico decreased to 1562348 in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 1769806 in the third quarter of 2025. Unemployed Persons in Mexico averaged 1920603.38 from 2000 until 2025, 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 59785854.00 59533449.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 97.30 97.61 percent Jan 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 58.50 59.10 percent Jan 2026
Labour Costs 232.80 157.40 points Dec 2025
Productivity 95.70 91.30 points Jan 2026
Unemployed Persons 1562348.00 1769806.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 2.70 2.40 percent Jan 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 4.80 6.10 USD/Hour Jan 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
1562348.00 1769806.00 2995374.00 915418.00 2000 - 2025 Quarterly
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