Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Mexico
Mexico: Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person was 41.81 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Mexico, 2002–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2026, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Mexico stood at 41.81.
The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Mexico peaked at 46.51 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 41.75, in 2020.
That places Mexico 35th out of 101 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 42.76 | — |
| 2003 | 42.52 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 42.66 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 46.51 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 46.22 | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 44.07 | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 43.5 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 43.2 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 43.14 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 43.27 | +0.3% |
| 2012 | 43.22 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 43.3 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 43.14 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 43.3 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 43.61 | +0.7% |
| 2017 | 43.82 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 43.87 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 43.61 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 41.75 | -4.3% |
| 2021 | 42.38 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | 42.77 | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 42.49 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 42.19 | -0.7% |
| 2025 | 42.09 | -0.2% |
| 2026 | 41.81 | -0.7% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 41.81 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 41.33, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 41.81 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 40.09, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 43.93 | 42.52 | 46.51 | 8 |
| 2010s | 43.43 | 43.14 | 43.87 | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.21 | 41.75 | 42.77 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More work & labour data for Mexico
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5786 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.5539 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.6038 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.5363 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 144,910 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,369 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 65,616 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 64,633 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 130,249 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Mexico?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person in Mexico was 41.81 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 46.51 in 2005.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employed person recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.75 in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employed person?
- Mexico ranks 35th out of 101 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employed person rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Data on hours of work are presented, whenever possible, on the basis of the average number of hours of work per week, and with reference to hours worked in the main (paid) job regardless of working time arrangements (e.g. full-time and part-time). Data disaggregated by economic activity are provided according to the latest version of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC) available for that year. Data may have been regrouped from national classifications, which may not be strictly compatible with ISIC. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.