In the second quarter of 2024, the Mexico City was the Mexican federal entity with the largest unemployment rate of 4.04 percent. In contrast, the unemployment rate in Guerrero amounted to 1.04 percent.

Unemployment Rate in Mexico remained unchanged at 2.70 percent in June. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Mexico Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Mexico Unemployment Rate

• Mexico Unemployment Rate increased to 2.61% in Jan 2025, from the previously reported figure of 2.60% in Dec 2024.
• Mexico Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 2005 to Jan 2025, with an average rate of 3.81%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 5.89% in Sep 2009 and a record low of 2.44% in Oct 2024.
• The data is reported by reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
• In the latest reports, Mexico Population reached 131.72 million people in Dec 2024.

The statistic depicts the unemployment rate in Mexico from 1999 to 2024. In 2024, Mexico's unemployment rate was around 2.71 percent. Mexico's population Mexico is the third largest country in North America. Mexico’s economy has developed and improved over the years, partially due to a better relationship with the United States. Mexico’s total population was estimated to amount to around 120 million people in 2014, with the majority, i.e. more than 60 percent, having a Mestizo background. Despite a remarkably high migration flow between Mexico and the United States, with more than 11.5 million Mexican migrants living in the United States, Mexico’s population is still growing at a constant rate. In addition, life expectancy in Mexico is increasing, pointing towards an improvement of living conditions. However, the high total population numbers affect the population density. In 2012, there were more than 62 inhabitants per square kilometer registered, ten more than a decade ago. This trend is most likely to increase but not worriyngly so, since Mexico is still far from being one of the countries with the highest population density . Among the Mexican metropolises, Mexico City has the highest number of residents by far.

Employment Rate in Mexico decreased to 97.25 percent in May from 97.46 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Mexico Employment Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The statistic depicts the unemployment rate in Mexico from 1999 to 2023. In 2023, Mexico's unemployment rate was around 2.77 percent. Mexico's population Mexico is the third largest country in North America. Mexico’s economy has developed and improved over the years, partially due to a better relationship with the United States. Mexico’s total population was estimated to amount to around 120 million people in 2014, with the majority, i.e. more than 60 percent, having a Mestizo background. Despite a remarkably high migration flow between Mexico and the United States, with more than 11.5 million Mexican migrants living in the United States, Mexico’s population is still growing at a constant rate. In addition, life expectancy in Mexico is increasing, pointing towards an improvement of living conditions. However, the high total population numbers affect the population density. In 2012, there were more than 62 inhabitants per square kilometer registered, ten more than a decade ago. This trend is most likely to increase but not worriyngly so, since Mexico is still far from being one of the countries with the highest population density . Among the Mexican metropolises, Mexico City has the highest number of residents by far.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Puebla data was reported at 3.690 % in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.021 % for Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Puebla data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.807 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.793 % in Sep 2009 and a record low of 3.112 % in Mar 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Puebla data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Female: Queretaro data was reported at 3.955 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.335 % for Sep 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Female: Queretaro data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.956 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.130 % in Jun 2009 and a record low of 2.134 % in Mar 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Female: Queretaro data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Durango data was reported at 5.070 % in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.724 % for Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Durango data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.890 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.391 % in Sep 2013 and a record low of 2.989 % in Jun 2005. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Durango data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Merida data was reported at 1.954 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.774 % for Sep 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Merida data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.874 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.339 % in Sep 2009 and a record low of 1.723 % in Mar 2007. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Merida data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Oaxaca data was reported at 2.491 % in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.247 % for Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Oaxaca data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.323 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.834 % in Sep 2011 and a record low of 2.247 % in Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Oaxaca data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Mexico data was reported at 4.737 % in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.487 % for Dec 2018. UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Mexico data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.941 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.392 % in Sep 2009 and a record low of 4.073 % in Mar 2017. UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Mexico data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Tlaxcala data was reported at 4.225 % in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.300 % for Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Tlaxcala data is updated quarterly, averaging 5.342 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.249 % in Mar 2011 and a record low of 3.279 % in Jun 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Tlaxcala data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Zacatecas data was reported at 3.995 % in Mar 2019. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.563 % for Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Zacatecas data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.796 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.661 % in Jun 2011 and a record low of 3.046 % in Dec 2017. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Zacatecas data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Colima data was reported at 4.206 % in Mar 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.497 % for Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Colima data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.206 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Mar 2019, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.848 % in Sep 2014 and a record low of 2.719 % in Jun 2008. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: by City: Colima data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Morelia data was reported at 4.223 % in Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.431 % for Sep 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Morelia data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.634 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.387 % in Dec 2014 and a record low of 2.961 % in Jun 2008. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Morelia data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Oaxaca data was reported at 2.353 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.758 % for Sep 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Oaxaca data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.617 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.580 % in Jun 2013 and a record low of 2.010 % in Jun 2007. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Male: Oaxaca data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Culiacan data was reported at 3.033 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.754 % for Sep 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Culiacan data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.143 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.292 % in Sep 2013 and a record low of 2.979 % in Mar 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Culiacan data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Female: Monterrey data was reported at 2.910 % in Dec 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.841 % for Sep 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Female: Monterrey data is updated quarterly, averaging 6.002 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.569 % in Sep 2009 and a record low of 2.910 % in Dec 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Female: Monterrey data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.

Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Cuernavaca data was reported at 2.818 % in Dec 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.360 % for Sep 2018. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Cuernavaca data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.731 % from Mar 2005 (Median) to Dec 2018, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.516 % in Dec 2012 and a record low of 1.834 % in Jun 2017. Mexico UR: ENOE 2010: Cuernavaca data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Institute of Statistics and Geography. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.G041: Unemployment Rate: ENOE 2010: Age 15 and Above: by City.