Overview of Querétaro’s Employment Trends in Q1 2025
Querétaro, Mexico – During the first four months of 2025, the manufacturing transformation industry and social services have been the primary contributors to job creation in Querétaro, according to reports from the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS).
Positive Sectors
- Manufacturing Transformation: Added 6,478 jobs (63.9% of total employment generated)
- Social Services and Community: Added 2,402 jobs (23.7%)
- Commerce: Added 1,082 jobs (10.7%)
- Construction: Added 896 jobs (8.8%)
- Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting: Added 830 jobs (8.2%)
- Electricity, Water Supply and Sanitation: Added 132 jobs (1.3%)
Negative Sectors
- Business Services: Lost 1,131 jobs
- Transportation and Communications: Lost 532 jobs
- Extractive Industries: Lost 19 jobs
Monthly and Yearly Employment Changes
In April 2025, Querétaro had a total of 717,289 registered jobs in the IMSS, reflecting a monthly reduction of 0.2%. This is down from 718,537 jobs in March and up by 1.1% compared to April 2024.
Employment Type Analysis
Of the 10,138 jobs created in Q1 2025, 95.3% (9,665 jobs) were permanent positions, while 4.7% (473 jobs) were temporary.
Both permanent and temporary employment saw monthly decreases in April, as reported by the IMSS.
Key Questions and Answers
- What sectors contributed the most to job creation in Q1 2025? The manufacturing transformation industry and social services led job growth, accounting for 63.9% and 23.7%, respectively.
- Which sectors experienced job losses in Q1 2025? Business services, transportation and communications, and extractive industries saw job reductions.
- How did Querétaro’s employment situation change from March to April 2025? There was a monthly reduction of 0.2%, with 717,289 jobs registered in the IMSS.
- What types of employment were most prevalent in Q1 2025? Permanent jobs made up 95.3% (9,665) of the total jobs created, while temporary jobs accounted for 4.7% (473).
