Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mexico
Mexico: Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 40.53 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mexico, 2002–2026
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico is 40.53, measured in 2026.
The figure is up 2.3% on the previous year and up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico peaked at 43.89 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 38.68, in 2023.
That places Mexico 25th out of 75 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 42.06 | — |
| 2003 | 41.72 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 41.15 | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 40.67 | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 39.87 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 39.9 | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 40.06 | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 40.11 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 40.34 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 40.22 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 39.57 | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 39.69 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 40.19 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 40.15 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 40.26 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 40.58 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 40.37 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 39.83 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 43.89 | +10.2% |
| 2021 | 40.24 | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 39.23 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 38.68 | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 38.9 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | 39.63 | +1.9% |
| 2026 | 40.53 | +2.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.69 | 39.87 | 42.06 | 8 |
| 2010s | 40.12 | 39.57 | 40.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.16 | 38.68 | 43.89 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More gender data for Mexico
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 30,197 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.9402 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 978,858 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 1.01 million (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 984,557 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 1.02 million (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 992,716 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 1.03 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 1.00 million (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 1.04 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico?
- Inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Mexico was 40.53 in 2026, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 43.89 in 2020.
- What is the lowest inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.68 in 2023.
- How does Mexico rank for inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Mexico ranks 25th out of 75 countries with data for 2026.
- Is inactivity rate (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Mexico data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Inactivity rate (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator conveys the number of persons of working age outside the labour force (that is, not employed or unemployed) expressed as a percentage of the working-age population. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.