Overview of Querétaro’s Employment Trends
Querétaro, a Mexican state known for its thriving industries and economic growth, experienced a 0.2% decline in formal employment during April 2025, according to records from the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS).
Recent Employment Trends
- Querétaro added 3,604 new jobs in January, 5,053 in February, and 2,729 in March.
- The state saw a decrease of 1,248 jobs in April, bringing the total to 717,289 formal positions.
- This decline is part of a national trend, with 47,442 jobs lost across Mexico in April, representing a -0.2% monthly rate.
Comparison with Other States
Querétaro ranked 13th among states with the highest job losses in April, while Guerrero led with -11,921 jobs lost. Sonora followed closely with -10,929, and Sinaloa reported -5,743 job losses.
On the other hand, nine states experienced employment growth, with Estado de México leading the way with 6,081 new jobs. Ciudad de México and Michoacán followed with 4,789 and 2,249 new positions, respectively.
Querétaro’s Employment Performance
Over the first four months of 2025, Querétaro accumulated 10,138 new jobs. However, this figure is still below the 13,547 positions lost in December 2024.
Compared to the same period in 2024, Querétaro saw a 28.2% decrease in job creation, with 14,123 positions created in 2024 versus 10,138 in 2025.
Annual Employment Growth
In the past year, Querétaro reported 7,884 new jobs, representing a modest annual growth of 1.1%.
This growth placed Querétaro among the 16 states with positive employment trends, ranking eighth for the highest growth rate.
Sectoral Breakdown of Employment
Querétaro’s transforming industry is the largest employer, contributing 34.9% of formal jobs by March. The services sector for businesses, individuals, and households follows with 19.2%, while commerce employs 17.4% of the workforce.
Other significant sectors include social and community services, construction, transportation and communications, agriculture, livestock, forestry, fishing and hunting, electricity generation, water supply, and extractive industries.
Key Questions and Answers
- What was the employment trend in Querétaro during April 2025? Querétaro experienced a 0.2% decline in formal employment, with 1,248 job losses.
- How does Querétaro’s performance compare to other states? Querétaro ranked 13th among states with the highest job losses in April, while Estado de México led the way with employment growth.
- What are the key sectors driving job creation in Querétaro? The transforming industry is the largest employer, contributing 34.9% of formal jobs, followed by services and commerce.
