In February, Mexico saw the creation of 182,778 jobs, marking a record for that month according to the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), despite a decline in job creation during the first two months of the year compared to previous years.
In February, Mexico registered the creation of 182,778 jobs with the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), which represents an unprecedented figure for the month. This growth signifies a year-on-year increase of 1.2%. However, the job creation during the first two months of the year recorded only 174,674 jobs, marking the lowest figure for this period since 2014 and displaying a significant contraction of 9.2% annually when compared year-on-year.
The IMSS highlighted that as of February 28, 2026, there are 22,691,750 registered jobs, the highest ever recorded for February, with 86.8% being permanent positions and 13.2% classified as temporary. Over the past twelve months, the job market observed a growth of 260,819 jobs, which indicates a yearly growth rate, signifying positive trends in the job landscape despite the short-term declines noted earlier in the year.
Overall, the report suggests a mixed picture for employment in Mexico. While record-high job creation numbers in February paint a positive outlook, the lower figures for the beginning of the year may point to underlying challenges in the labor market. Stakeholders will need to monitor the trends closely to ascertain the sustainability of this job growth and address any potential risks in the employment sector.
