Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment in Mexico
Mexico: Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment was 32.35 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment in Mexico, 2013–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment in Mexico is 32.35, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment in Mexico peaked at 33.49 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 30.09, in 2020.
That places Mexico 49th out of 63 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 32.52 | — |
| 2014 | 32.87 | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 33 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 33.14 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 33.49 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 33.26 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 32.91 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 30.09 | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 32.17 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 32.88 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 32.4 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 32.46 | +0.2% |
| 2025 | 32.48 | +0.1% |
| 2026 | 32.35 | -0.4% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 32.35 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.62, 86% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 32.35 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 36.25, 89% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 33.03 | 32.52 | 33.49 | 7 |
| 2020s | 32.12 | 30.09 | 32.88 | 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 employee in care employment in Mexico?
- Average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment in Mexico was 32.35 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 33.49 in 2017.
- What is the lowest average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.09 in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment?
- Mexico ranks 49th out of 63 countries with data for 2026.
- Is average weekly hours actually worked per employee in care employment rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.4%. 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 employee in care employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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. The earnings of employees relate to the gross remuneration in cash and in kind paid to employees, as a rule at regular intervals, for time worked or work done together with remuneration for time not worked, such as annual vacation, other type of paid leave or holidays. Earnings exclude employers' contributions in respect of their employees paid to social security and pension schemes and also the benefits received by employees under these schemes. Earnings also exclude severance and termination pay. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.