Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mexico
Mexico: Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 61.54 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mexico, 1990–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mexico is 61.54, measured in 2027.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mexico peaked at 61.74 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 56.43, in 2020.
That places Mexico 92nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 58.12 | — |
| 1991 | 58.21 | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 58.72 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 59.29 | +1.0% |
| 1994 | 59.33 | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 59.4 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 59.46 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 60.78 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 60.48 | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 59.7 | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 59.57 | -0.2% |
| 2001 | 58.94 | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 58.46 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 58.81 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 59.38 | +1.0% |
| 2005 | 60.12 | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 60.88 | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 60.92 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 60.64 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 60.56 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 60.39 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 60.53 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 61.22 | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 61.03 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 60.48 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 60.55 | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 60.43 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 60.21 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 60.43 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 61.12 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 56.43 | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 59.92 | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 60.95 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 61.74 | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 61.63 | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 61.61 | -0.0% |
| 2026 | 61.58 | -0.0% |
| 2027 | 61.54 | -0.1% |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 61.54 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 59.75, 1.0× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Mexico's 61.54 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 62.69, 98% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.35 | 58.12 | 60.78 | 10 |
| 2000s | 59.83 | 58.46 | 60.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 60.64 | 60.21 | 61.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 60.68 | 56.43 | 61.74 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
- 89 Argentina 61.98 compare
- 90 Zambia 61.96 compare
- 91 Belarus 61.65 compare
- 93 Philippines 61.27 compare
- 94 United States 61.24 compare
- 95 United Kingdom 60.91 compare
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 labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mexico?
- Labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Mexico was 61.54 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 61.74 in 2023.
- What is the lowest labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 56.43 in 2020.
- How does Mexico rank for labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Mexico ranks 92nd out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is labour force participation rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.2%. 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 Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The labour force participation rate is the labour force as a percent of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of all persons of working age who are employed and those who are unemployed. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.