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
Employment-to-population ratio (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mexico, 2002–2026
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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 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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About this data
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.