Key Facts and Figures
With the addition of 150,123 workers from digital platforms, formal employment reached a total of 217,491 new jobs in October, marking a 57.4% increase compared to the same period in 2024, according to the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS).
However, the job creation for the year remains 7.4% below the positions reported in 2024, making it the lowest generation in a decade.
During the first year of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration, job creation in October reached 648,050 positions.
IMSS Report Details
In its monthly report, the IMSS highlighted that in the tenth month of the year, there was a new boost in registering digital platform workers, with 1,114,147 people joining. However, only 150,123 of these managed to reach the base salary cotization required for full-time worker status.
Employment Breakdown
According to the IMSS, considering only job positions, the registration stands at 22,789,173—the highest figure since records began. Of these, 86.8% are permanent positions and 13.2% are temporary.
Negative Job Growth in 18 States
Eighteen states reported negative job growth figures, with Campeche (-10.3%) showing the largest decline in October, followed by Tabasco (-6.5%), which has reported negative numbers throughout the year.
High Afiliation in Mexico City and State of Mexico
Given the highest registration of digital platform workers in the State of Mexico (6.1%) and Mexico City (3.1%), these two entities have the highest percentages in IMSS worker affiliation.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the total number of new formal jobs added in October? The IMSS reported 217,491 new formal jobs in October.
- How does this year’s job creation compare to 2024? Job creation for the year is 7.4% below the positions reported in 2024, marking the lowest generation in a decade.
- How many digital platform workers reached full-time worker status in October? Only 150,123 digital platform workers managed to reach the base salary cotization required for full-time worker status in October.
- Which states had negative job growth figures? Eighteen states reported negative job growth, with Campeche (-10.3%) showing the largest decline in October and Tabasco (-6.5%) consistently reporting negative numbers throughout the year.
- Which entities have the highest percentages in IMSS worker affiliation? The State of Mexico (6.1%) and Mexico City (3.1%) have the highest percentages in IMSS worker affiliation due to their high registration of digital platform workers.
