The Mexico unemployment rate has risen three tenths in January, rising to 2.7% From 2.4% of December, as published by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). The result has coincided with market expectations, and places unemployment in its highest percentage in four months.
The economically active population has risen to 61.1 million personeas in January, 452,000 above the same month of 2024.
Mexico has also published its merchandise trade balance, which showed a deficit of 4,558 million dollarsworsening the estimated 3.8 billion dollars.
Mexican weight reaction
The Mexican weight has reacted to the decline in the face of the increase in unemployment and the increase in deficit. At the time of writing, the USD/MXN is quoted over 20.42, winning 0.06% in the day.
Economic indicator
Unemployment rate
The unemployment rate that publishes INEGI It is the number of unemployed workers compared to all active workers in the economy. A rise in the rate would indicate a weakening of economic activity. A result lower than expectations is bullish for Mexican weight, while a superior result is bassist.
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Last publication: Judged 27, 2025 12:00
Frequency: Monthly
Current: 2.7%
Dear: 2.7%
Previous: 2.4%
Fountain: National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico
Source: Fx Street
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