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24.04.202612:00:00UTC+00Mexico’s Jobless Rate Edges Up to 2.8% in March, Still Near Historic Lows

Mexico’s unemployment rate ticked up slightly in March 2026, rising to 2.80% from 2.70% in February, according to data updated on 24 April 2026. Despite the modest increase, the jobless rate remains close to recent lows, suggesting overall labor market conditions are still tight.

The 0.10 percentage point uptick may point to a cooling in the pace of job creation or a gradual return of workers to the labor force after earlier declines. However, with unemployment still well below 3%, the data indicate that Mexico’s economy continues to absorb workers at a relatively strong rate.

Investors and policymakers will be watching upcoming releases closely to see whether March marks the start of a gradual upward trend in unemployment or a temporary pause within a broader pattern of labor market strength.

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