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Mexico’s Formal Jobs Reach Record 22.8 Million in November

Officials cite INEGI data to show a steady, uneven recovery in employment.

Overview

  • IMSS reported 48,595 new formal positions in November, raising total affiliations to 22,837,768 workers.
  • Job creation in 2025 totals 599,389 positions to date, equivalent to 2.7% annual growth.
  • Over the past 12 months, net formal employment increased by 194,130 jobs, a 0.9% rise.
  • INEGI measured paid employment rising from 39.4 million in Q1 to 40.0 million in Q2, alongside a 6.5% nominal increase in average monthly remunerations to 9,929,008 pesos.
  • Women hold 40.4% of IMSS-affiliated jobs (9,229,547) and contributed 98,000 of the gains over the last year.