Mexico vs Vietnam: Employment
Mexico
60,712
in 2026
Vietnam
55,280
in 2024
Mexico rank
11th
Vietnam rank
12th
Employment over time
- Mexico
- Vietnam
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 60,712 against 55,280 in Vietnam, a difference of 5,432.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Vietnam's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Vietnam ahead.
Mexico ranks 11th and Vietnam ranks 12th of 174 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 1 and Vietnam in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 35,510 | 36,516 | 1,006 | Vietnam |
| 2000s | 41,076 | 42,299 | 1,223 | Vietnam |
| 2010s | 49,755 | 52,543 | 2,788 | Vietnam |
| 2020s | 56,811 | 54,403 | 2,408 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher employment, Mexico or Vietnam?
- Mexico, at 60,712 against 55,280 in Vietnam as of 2026.
- What is the difference in employment between Mexico and Vietnam?
- 5,432, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Vietnam?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and Vietnam rank globally for employment?
- Mexico ranks 11th and Vietnam ranks 12th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Employment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.