Mexico - Arbeidsledighet

The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.6 percent in October 2019 from 3.2 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year but below market expectations of 3.8 percent. The jobless rate went up for men (3.7 percent vs 3.0 percent in October 2018) while it remained unchanged for women (at 3.6 percent). In October, about 16.2 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.7 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate rose marginally to 60.2 percent from 59.3 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate edged up to 3.6 percent from 3.5 percent in the prior month.

The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.8 percent in September 2019 from 3.6 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year and matching market expectations. The jobless rate increased for men (3.8 percent from 3.4 percent) while dropped for women (3.8 percent from 3.9 percent). In September, about 16.3 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.7 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate went up to 60.1 percent from 59.5 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate was at 3.5 percent, lower than a 3.6 percent in August.

The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.7 percent in August 2019 from 3.5 percent in the same month of the previous year and matching market expectations. The jobless rate advanced for men (3.9 percent from 3.2 percent in August 2018) while fell for women (3.6 percent from 3.9 percent). In August, about 13 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 87 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate rose to 60.4 percent from 60 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate was at 3.6 percent, unchanged from the prior month.

The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.7 percent in July 2019 from 3.5 percent in the same month of the previous year. That was the highest jobless rate since October 2016. The jobless rate went up for both women (4.0 percent vs 3.8 percent in July 2019) and men (3.5 percent vs 3.3 percent). In July, about 13.4 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 86.5 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate increased to 60.5 percent from 59.7 percent a year ago. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate came in at 3.6 percent, unchanged from the previous month.

The unemployment rate in Mexico rose to 3.6 percent in June 2019 from 3.4 percent in the same month of the previous year and slightly above market expectations of 3.5 percent. The jobless rate went up for women (3.6 percent from 3.3 percent in June 2019) while was steady for men (at 3.5 percent). In June, about 16.1 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.8 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate increased to 60.5 percent from 59.8 percent a year earlier. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate came in at 3.5 percent, unchanged from the previous month.

The unemployment rate in Mexico increased to 3.5 percent in May 2019 from 3.2 percent in the corresponding month of the previous year, in line with market expectations. The jobless rate was slightly higher for women (3.6 percent from 3.2 percent in May 2018) than for men (3.5 percent from 3.3 percent). In May, about 16 percent of unemployed did not have a full secondary education while 83.9 percent had a higher education. Meantime, the activity rate went up to 60.2 percent from 60.1 percent a year ago. When adjusted for seasonality, the jobless rate stood at 3.5 percent, unchanged from the previous month.