The statistic shows the distribution of the workforce across economic sectors in Mexico from 2012 to 2022. In 2022, 12.64 percent of the workforce in Mexico were employed in agriculture, 25.03 percent in industry and 62.33 percent in services.

Labor force, total in Mexico was reported at 60958888 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Labor force, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Mexico saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around ***** percent. Nevertheless, 2024 still represents a peak in the labor participation rate in Mexico. The labor force participation rate is the share of people aged 15 and over who are economically active (i.e. employed or actively searching for work). It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more statistics on other topics about Mexico with key insights such as employment level in services as a share of total employment.

Labor Force Participation Rate in Mexico increased to 59.45 percent in May from 59.37 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Mexico Labor Force Participation Rate- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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The labor participation rate among women in Mexico is considerably lower than that of their male counterparts. In the second quarter of 2024, merely **** percent of adult females in the North American country were economically active. By contrast, **** percent of men were either employed or looking for a job in the same time period.

Unemployment Rate in Mexico increased to 2.70 percent in May from 2.50 percent in April of 2025. 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.

Mexico MX: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data was reported at 6.862 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 6.870 % for 2017. Mexico MX: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 7.144 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2018, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.326 % in 1995 and a record low of 4.086 % in 1999. Mexico MX: Unemployment: National Estimate: Youth: % of Total Labour Force Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in April 2019.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

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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.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Persons Outside the Labor Force Total: From 15 to 24 Years for Mexico (LFIN24TTMXA647N) from 2005 to 2024 about 15 to 24 years, Mexico, labor force, and labor.

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Labor force with advanced education (% of total working-age population with advanced education) in Mexico was reported at 78.14 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Mexico - Labor force with advanced education (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Historical chart and dataset showing Mexico labor force participation rate by year from 1990 to 2024.

Historical chart and dataset showing Mexico unemployment rate by year from 1991 to 2024.

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.

Mexico MX: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 3.283 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.420 % for 2017. Mexico MX: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 3.628 % from Dec 1988 (Median) to 2018, with 29 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.888 % in 1995 and a record low of 1.760 % in 1988. Mexico MX: Unemployment: National Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Mexico – Table MX.World Bank.WDI: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in April 2019.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

In 2021, movie theaters across Mexico employed ***** thousand people. Radio broadcasters employed **** thousand people, while the workforce of companies publishing and printing newspapers added up to almost *** thousand.