Labor Force Participation Rate in Mexico increased to 59.01 percent in February from 58.50 percent in January of 2026. Labor Force Participation Rate in Mexico averaged 59.59 percent from 2005 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 61.52 percent in November of 2015 and a record low of 47.18 percent in April of 2020. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 59785854.00 59533449.00 Dec 2025
Employment Rate 97.41 97.30 percent Feb 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 59.01 58.50 percent Feb 2026
Labour Costs 170.70 232.80 points Jan 2026
Productivity 95.70 91.30 points Jan 2026
Unemployed Persons 1562348.00 1769806.00 Dec 2025
Unemployment Rate 2.60 2.70 percent Feb 2026
Wages in Manufacturing 4.80 6.10 USD/Hour Jan 2026


Mexico Labor Force Participation Rate
The labour force participation rate is the number of persons who are employed and unemployed but looking for a job divided by the total working-age population.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
59.01 58.50 61.52 47.18 2005 - 2026 percent Monthly
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