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Mexico Jobless Rate Falls to 3.5% in August
The unemployment rate in Mexico declined to 3.5 percent in August of 2017 from 4 percent a year earlier but above market expectations of 3.4 percent. When adjusted for seasonality, the unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent from 3.2 percent.
Published on 2017-09-26

Mexico Jobless Rate Down to 3.4% in July
The unemployment rate in Mexico declined to 3.4 percent in July of 2017 from 4 percent a year earlier and matching market expectations. It is the lowest jobless rate for a July month since the series began in January of 2005. When adjusted for seasonality, the unemployment fell to 3.2 percent from 3.3 percent.
Published on 2017-08-25

Mexico Jobless Rate Below Expectations
The unemployment rate in Mexico fell to 3.3 percent in June of 2017 from 3.9 percent a year earlier and below market expectations of 3.5 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate for a June month since 2008. When adjusted for seasonality, the unemployment fell to 3.3 percent from 3.5 percent.
Published on 2017-07-21

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls To 3.6% In May
The unemployment rate in Mexico decreased to 3.6 percent in May of 2017 from 4 percent a year ago and in line with market expectations. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the jobless rate fell to 3.5 percent from 3.6 percent in April.
Published on 2017-06-26

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls To 3.5% In April
The unemployment rate in Mexico decreased to 3.5 percent in April of 2017 from 3.8 percent a year ago but worse than market expectations of 3.32 percent. On a seasonally adjusted basis, it rose to 3.5 percent from 3.2 percent in March.
Published on 2017-06-26

Mexico Jobless Rate Lowest Since 2007
The unemployment rate in Mexico decreased to 3.2 percent in March of 2017 from 3.74 percent a year earlier and in line with market expectations. It is the lowest jobless rate since December of 2007. On a seasonally adjusted basis, it fell to 3.2 percent from 3.4 percent in February.
Published on 2017-04-21

Mexico Jobless Rate Drops To 3.4% In February
The jobless rate in Mexico declined to 3.4 percent in February of 2017 from 4.15 percent a year earlier and below market expectations of 3.65 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate for a February month since 2003. On a seasonally adjusted basis, it fell to 3.4 percent from 3.6 percent in January.
Published on 2017-03-28

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls To 3.6% In January
The jobless in Mexico decreased to 3.6 percent in January of 2017 from 4.24 percent a year earlier and below market expectations of 3.8 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate for a January month since 2006.On a seasonally adjusted basis, it declined to 3.6 percent from 3.7 percent.
Published on 2017-02-27

Mexico Unemployment Rate Declines to 3.4%
The jobless rate in Mexico decreased to 3.4 percent in December of 2016 from 3.96 percent a year earlier and below market expectations of 3.5 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate for a December month since 2005. On a seasonally adjusted basis, it increased to 3.7 percent from 3.6 percent.
Published on 2017-01-20

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5%
The jobless rate in Mexico decreased to 3.5 percent in November of 2016 from 3.96 percent a year earlier. It is the lowest jobless rate for a November month since 2005. On a seasonally adjusted basis, it was steady at 3.6 percent.
Published on 2016-12-23

Mexico Unemployment Rate Down to 3.7%
The jobless rate in Mexico decreased to 3.7 percent in October of 2016 from 4.6 percent a year earlier. It is the lowest jobless rate for an October month since 2006. On a seasonally adjusted basis, it decreased to 3.6 percent from 3.9 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2016-11-28

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in September
The jobless rate in Mexico decreased to 4.1 percent in September of 2016 compared to 4.5 percent a year earlier. It is the lowest unemployment rate for a September month since 2008 but higher than market expectations of 4 percent. On a seasonally adjusted basis, it increased to 3.9 percent from 3.7 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2016-10-24

Mexico Jobless Rate Falls to 4% in August
Mexican unemployment rate declined to 4 percent in August of 2016, compared to 4.7 percent a year ago and in line with market expectations. It was the lowest jobless rate for August month since 2008. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the jobless rate was steady at 3.7 percent compared to the previous month.
Published on 2016-09-28

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises to 4.0% in July
Mexican unemployment rate increased to 4.0 percent in July of 2016 from 3.93 percent in June, while below market expectations of 4.2 percent. Meantime, it was the lowest level for July month since 2007. A year earlier, the jobless rate was higher at 4.72 percent. On a seasonally adjusted basis, the jobless rate fell to 3.8 percent from 3.9 percent, the lowest in almost eight years.
Published on 2016-08-29

Mexico Jobless Rate Edges Down to 3.9% in June
Mexican unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent in June of 2016 from 4 percent in May, beating market expectations. A year earlier, the jobless rate was slightly higher at 4.4 percent.
Published on 2016-07-27

Mexico Jobless Rate Up To 4% in May
Mexico unemployment rate came in at 4 percent in May of 2016, up from 3.8 percent in April. Employment rate dropped to 95.97 percent from 96.2 in the previous period. A year earlier, the jobless rate was higher at 4.45 percent.
Published on 2016-06-28

Mexico Jobless Rate Rises Slightly to 3.8%
Mexico unemployment rate came in at 3.8 percent in April of 2016, slightly up from a nearly 8-year low 3.74 percent in March and the employment rate fell slightly. A year earlier, the jobless rate was higher at 4.31 percent.
Published on 2016-05-27

Mexico Jobless Rate at Nearly 8-Year Low
Mexico unemployment rate came in at 3.74 percent in March of 2016, down from 4.15 percent in February and reaching the lowest value since May of 2008.
Published on 2016-04-27

Mexico Unemployment Rate Down to 4.15%
Mexican jobless rate was recorded at 4.15 percent in February of 2016 from the 4.24 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2016-03-30

Mexico Jobless Rate Up to 4.24%
Mexican unemployment rate came in at 4.2 percent in January of 2016 from 4 percent in the previous two months while staying below market expectations of 4.4 percent. A year earlier, the jobless rate was slightly higher at 4.5 percent.
Published on 2016-02-26

Mexico Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.96%
Mexican jobless rate came in at 3.96 percent in December of 2015, the same as in the previous month and the lowest since March. A year earlier, unemployment was slightly lower at 3.76 percent.
Published on 2016-01-25

Mexican Unemployment at 8-Month Low
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 3.96 percent in November of 2015 from 4.55 percent in October, well below market expectations. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 4.53 percent.
Published on 2015-12-24

Mexican Unemployment Edges Up Slightly
Mexican jobless rate increased to 4.55 percent in October of 2015 from 4.5 percent in September, above market expectations. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 4.78 percent.
Published on 2015-11-27

Mexico Unemployment Rate at 3-Month Low
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 4.5 percent in September of 2015 from 4.68 percent in August, below market expectations. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 5.08 percent.
Published on 2015-10-23

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 4.68 percent in August of 2015 from 4.72 percent in July, in line with market expectations. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 5.18 percent.
Published on 2015-09-28

Mexico Unemployment Rate at 9-Month High
Mexican jobless rate rose to 4.72 percent in July of 2015 from 4.41 percent in June, but in line with market expectations.
Published on 2015-08-28

Mexico Unemployment Rate Steady in June
The jobless rate in Mexico was recorded at 4.41 percent in June of 2015 roughly unchanged from 4.45 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2015-07-24

Mexico Unemployment Rate at 4-Month High
Mexican jobless rate increased for the second consecutive month to 4.45 percent in May of 2015 from 4.31 percent in April. It is the highest rate since January.
Published on 2015-06-26

Mexico Unemployment Rate Edges Up in April
Mexican jobless rate increased to 4.31 percent in April of 2015 from a 3-month low of 3.86 percent in March. A year earlier, unemployment was recorded at 4.84 percent.
Published on 2015-05-28

Mexico Unemployment Rate at 3-Month Low
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 3.86 percent in March of 2015 from 4.33 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest rate since December when it reached a six-year low of 3.76 percent.
Published on 2015-04-27

Mexico Unemployment Rate Rises in January
Mexican jobless rate increased to 4.51 percent in January, after reaching a six-year low 3.76 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2015-02-27

Mexico Unemployment Rate The Lowest in 6 Years
Mexican jobless rate declined to 3.76 percent in December of 2014 from 4.53 percent in the previous month. It is the fifth consecutive decrease and the lowest figure since May of 2008.
Published on 2015-01-16

Mexico Unemployment Rate Down to 11-Month Low
Mexican jobless rate decreased for the fourth straight month to 4.53 percent in November of 2014 from 4.78 percent in the previous month.
Published on 2014-12-19

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls Further
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 4.78 percent in October of 2014 from 5.08 percent in the previous month. It is the lowest rate since February of 2014.
Published on 2014-11-24

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls Slightly to 5.08%
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 5.08 percent in September of 2014 from 5.18 percent in the previous month. Upon seasonal adjustment, the unemployment rate decreased to 4.75 percent from a revised 4.83 percent rate.
Published on 2014-10-17

Mexico Unemployment Rate Edges Down to 5.18%
Mexican jobless rate decreased slightly to 5.18 percent in August of 2014 from 5.47 percent in July. Upon seasonal adjustment, the unemployment rate decreased to 4.87 percent.
Published on 2014-09-22

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.8%
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 4.8 percent in June of 2014 from 4.92 percent in the previous month. Upon seasonal adjustment, the unemployment rate fell to 4.84 percent.
Published on 2014-07-18

Mexico Unemployment Rate Rises Slightly in May
Mexican jobless rate increased to 4.92 percent in May of 2014, up from 4.84 percent recorded in the previous month and reaching the highest rate in four months. A year earlier, the unemployment was recorded at 4.93 percent.
Published on 2014-06-23

Mexico Unemployment Rate Steady in April
Mexican jobless rate was recorded at 4.84 percent in April of 2014, almost unchanged from 4.8 percent in the previous month. Upon seasonal adjustment, the unemployment rate fell to 4.89 percent.
Published on 2014-05-22

Mexico Unemployment Rate Up to 4.8% in March
Mexican unadjusted jobless rate rose to 4.8 percent in March of 2014, up from 4.65 percent in February and 4.51 percent a year earlier. Upon seasonal adjustment, the unemployment rate rose to its highest in more than one year to 5.25 percent.
Published on 2014-04-22

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls in February
Mexican jobless rate decreased to 4.65 percent in February of 2014 from 5.05 percent in January. A year ago, the unemployment rate was recorded at 4.85 percent.
Published on 2014-03-24

Mexico Unemployment Rate Rises in January
In January of 2014, Mexican jobless rate edged up to 5.05 percent, after falling in December last year to a 5-year low at 4.25 percent.
Published on 2014-02-24

Mexico Unemployment Rate Down to 5-Year Low
In December of 2013, Mexican not seasonally adjusted jobless rate fell to 4.25 percent, the lowest rate in more than five years, as employment in services rose.
Published on 2014-01-17

Mexico Unemployment Rate Falls for the Second Straight Month
In November of 2013, Mexican jobless rate decreased to 4.47 percent, the lowest rate since December last year, as employment in agriculture and construction rose. In October, unemployment reached 5.01 percent.
Published on 2013-12-20

Mexico Unemployment Down to 5.01% in October
In October of 2013, Mexican jobless rate decreased for the first time in five months to 5.01 percent, from 5.29 percent in the previous month and 5.04 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2013-11-25

Mexico Unemployment Rate Up to 5.29% In September
In September of 2013, Mexican jobless rate slightly increased for the fourth consecutive month to 5.29 percent, from 5.17 percent in August and 5.01 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2013-10-18

Mexican Unemployment Rate at 5.17% in August
In August of 2013, Mexican jobless rate slightly increased to 5.17 percent, from 5.12 percent in July, but dropped from 5.39 percent recorded a year earlier.
Published on 2013-09-20

Mexico Unemployment Rate Up to 6-Month High in July
In July of 2013, Mexican unemployment rate increased to 5.12 percent, from 4.99 percent in June, the highest jobless rate since the beginning of the year.
Published on 2013-08-23

Mexico Unemployment Rate Up to 5.09% in June
In June of 2013, Mexican unemployment rate increased to 5.09 percent, from 4.93 percent reported in May of 2013.
Published on 2013-07-18

Mexico May Unemployment Rate Down to 4.93%
In May of 2013, Mexican unemployment rate declined to 4.93 percent, from 5.04 percent in the previous month. Compared with the same month last year, the jobless rate went up by 0.1 percentage point.
Published on 2013-06-24

Mexico Unemployment Rate Up To 5.04% In April
Mexico recorded an unemployment rate of 5.04 percent in April, up from the 4.51 percent registered in the previous month and from the 4.86 percent registered in April of 2012.
Published on 2013-05-24

Mexico Unemployment Rate Down To 4.51% In March
Mexico unemployment rate drops for the second consecutive month in March.
Published on 2013-05-07

Mexico Unemployment Rate Down to 4.85 Percent in February
Mexico recorded an unemployment rate of 4.85 percent in the second month of 2013.
Published on 2013-03-25

Mexico Unemployment Rate Up To 5.27% in January
Mexico recorded an unemployment rate of 5.27 percent, seasonally adjusted, in the first month of 2013.
Published on 2013-02-22

Mexico Unemployment Rate at 4.47% in December
The unemployment rate in Mexico has fallen from 5.12 percent in November to 4.47 percent in December of 2012, according to a release by the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2013-01-21

Mexico Unemployment Rate at 5.12% in November
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased from 5.04% in the last month to 5.12% in November of 2012 according to a release by the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2012-12-21

Mexican Unemployment Rate at 5.04% in October
The unemployment rate in Mexico increased slightly from 5.01% in the last month to 5.04% in October of 2012 according to a release by the National Statistics Institute.
Published on 2012-12-14