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2026.02.2612:00:00UTC+00Mexico’s Jobless Rate Holds at Record-Low 2.6% in January

Mexico’s labor market started 2026 on stable footing, with the national unemployment rate unchanged at 2.60% in January 2026, the same level recorded in December 2025.

The flat reading suggests that employment conditions remained broadly steady over the turn of the year, with no visible deterioration despite potential seasonal shifts that can affect hiring and layoffs. At 2.60%, the jobless rate continues to signal a tight labor market by historical standards, an important backdrop for wage dynamics, consumer spending, and monetary policy discussions.

The latest figure, updated on 26 February 2026, will be closely watched by investors and analysts looking for signs of whether Mexico’s economy can sustain low unemployment as global growth and financial conditions evolve later in the year.

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