Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mexico

Mexico: Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 57.99 in 2026. ▬ Flat

Latest (2026)
57.99
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
42nd
of 78 countries
All-time high
59.66
in 2023
All-time low
53.65
in 2020
Years of data
25
2002–2026

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mexico, 2002–2026

02040602002201420262002: 56.22003: 56.32004: 56.52005: 57.22006: 582007: 57.92008: 57.62009: 56.72010: 56.52011: 56.72012: 57.52013: 57.32014: 56.92015: 57.32016: 57.42017: 57.42018: 57.72019: 58.12020: 53.62021: 57.42022: 58.82023: 59.72024: 59.52025: 58.82026: 58

Source: International Labour Organization.

Analysis

In 2026, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico stood at 57.99.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico peaked at 59.66 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 53.65, in 2020.

That places Mexico 42nd out of 78 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.

Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+) in Mexico, 2002 to 2026.
Year Value Change
2002 56.2
2003 56.27 +0.1%
2004 56.53 +0.5%
2005 57.22 +1.2%
2006 57.99 +1.3%
2007 57.92 -0.1%
2008 57.61 -0.5%
2009 56.68 -1.6%
2010 56.5 -0.3%
2011 56.69 +0.3%
2012 57.48 +1.4%
2013 57.35 -0.2%
2014 56.93 -0.7%
2015 57.27 +0.6%
2016 57.44 +0.3%
2017 57.39 -0.1%
2018 57.68 +0.5%
2019 58.08 +0.7%
2020 53.65 -7.6%
2021 57.4 +7.0%
2022 58.84 +2.5%
2023 59.66 +1.4%
2024 59.5 -0.3%
2025 58.83 -1.1%
2026 57.99 -1.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 57.05 56.2 57.99 8
2010s 57.28 56.5 58.08 10
2020s 57.98 53.65 59.66 7

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 39 Austria 58.13 compare
  2. 40 Mongolia 58.12 compare
  3. 41 Uruguay 58 compare
  4. 43 Slovakia 57.9 compare
  5. 44 Argentina 57.63 compare
  6. 45 Brazil 57.58 compare

See the full ranking of 78 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico?
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico was 57.99 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
What is the highest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 59.66 in 2023.
What is the lowest employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 53.65 in 2020.
How does Mexico rank for employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
Mexico ranks 42nd out of 78 countries with data for 2026.
Is employment-to-population ratio (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. 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 Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
78 places, 1,396 data points, 1987–2026
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The employment-to-population ratio is the number of persons who are employed as a percent of the total of working-age population. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.