Mexico | Labor inequalities between men and women in Mexico.

Summary

This document analyzes labor and wage inequalities between men and women in Mexico, with an initial contextualization and an international comparison with the OECD. Using ENOE data, it examines the persistence of existing gaps, while reviewing international recommendations and progress made in the financial sector.

Key points

• Key points:
• Wage gaps persist. In 2025, women in Mexico earn on average 20% less than men and work 7 fewer hours per week due to the burden of care and domestic tasks.
• 63% of inactive women cite domestic chores as the cause of labor exclusion. Motherhood reduces income and hours worked. Wage gaps decrease with higher education levels.
• Stereotypes limit equality; 53% of the population believes that female employment affects children. Mexico shows lags in labor participation, unpaid work, and representation in leadership positions, compared to OECD countries.
• The country has made progress in reforms to reduce wage gaps but needs to expand and improve access to care services, promote decent jobs in this area, implement equitable parental leave, and improve reporting, auditing, and transparency policies.
• The financial sector has promoted actions in favor of equality through high-level management commitments, equity criteria, and governance. In 2025, it is the sector with the smallest wage gap between men and women in Mexico.

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