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In October, Social Security affiliation increased by 141,900 people and unemployment rose by 22,100. After seasonal adjustment (SA), it is estimated that the number of contributors rose by 57,000 and the number of unemployed fell by 13,000. The temporary employment rate fell marginally to 13.6% SA.

National unemployment in September was 8.2%, the lowest for a September in 24 years. Seasonally adjusted, the rate was 8.8%, remaining low. Versus August, the sharp decline was driven mainly by stronger job creation, with employment up 3.1%.

The national unemployment rate for August was 8.6%, the lowest for an August since 2001. Seasonally adjusted, the rate was 9%, remaining at low and relatively stable levels since March. This has been driven by a combination of good employment growth and a slower pace of labor supply growth.

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.

In August, Social Security lost 199,300 contributors and unemployment rose by 21,900 due to seasonal factors. Once seasonally adjusted (SA), the number of contributors increased by 29,900 and the number of unemployed fell by 4,800. The share of temporary contracts in the General Regime stood at 13.7% (SA).

The unemployment rate has declined throughout 2025, reaching 8.6% in June, equivalent to 8.9% after seasonal adjustment. This reduction has been supported by strong employment growth, mainly in smaller urban areas and rural regions, and largely driven by informal jobs.

This Working Paper briefly describes the latest update made to the sectoral module of the RegData FEDEA-BBVA database, 1955-2023.