Mexico Labor Force Participation
Labor force participation rate SL.TLF.CACT.ZS
Overview
Mexico's labor force participation stood at 61.61% in 2025, a decline of +0.03pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 62.39% by 2026. Mexico ranked 91st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Labor Force Participation | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 63.20% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 62.79% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 62.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | 61.61% | −0.03pp | #91 |
| 2024 | 61.64% | −0.11pp | #93 |
| 2023 | 61.74% | +0.80pp | #92 |
| 2022 | 60.95% | +1.02pp | #96 |
| 2021 | 59.93% | +3.50pp | #101 |
| 2020 | 56.43% | −4.69pp | #121 |
| 2019 | 61.12% | +0.69pp | #95 |
| 2018 | 60.43% | +0.22pp | #100 |
| 2017 | 60.21% | −0.22pp | #100 |
| 2016 | 60.43% | −0.13pp | #100 |
| 2015 | 60.55% | +0.08pp | #99 |
| 2014 | 60.48% | −0.56pp | #98 |
| 2013 | 61.03% | −0.19pp | #95 |
| 2012 | 61.22% | +0.69pp | #93 |
| 2011 | 60.53% | +0.14pp | #100 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mexico matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 1999. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw labor force participation improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico's labor force participation was 61.61% in 2025. Ranked 91st globally. This represents a 0.0% decrease from the previous year.
Mexico's labor force participation peaked at 61.74% in 2023.
The lowest labor force participation in Mexico was 56.43% in 2020.
Mexico ranks 91st globally in labor force participation as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SL.TLF.CACT.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mexico's labor force participation is projected to reach 62.39% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The labor force participation of Mexico in 2025 was 61.61%. This ranks 91st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mexico_labor-force-participation,
title = {Mexico Labor Force Participation},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mexico/labor-force-participation},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}