Mexico’s IMSS records 161,077 additional jobs in October

November 9, 2026. Mexico’s Social Security Institute (IMSS) reported that 161,077 jobs were added to its registers during October. As of October 31, it recorded 23,088,353 registered jobs, the highest number in its historical series; 86.8% were permanent and 13.2% temporary.

Over the preceding twelve months, registered jobs increased by 299,180, or 1.3%. The January–October increase was 571,277. El Economista reported that the monthly gain was 26% below the 217,491 jobs added in October 2025.

Why it matters

The register tracks an important part of Mexico’s formal employment and offers context for assessing economic activity and businesses’ capacity to hire.

Rockstar Briefing editorial analysis

The record level of registrations coincides with a smaller monthly gain than a year earlier. The data cover IMSS-registered jobs, not the whole labor market or informal employment; their trend and composition over several months deserve attention.

Sources: IMSS release, November 9, 2026, and El Economista. The IMSS page returned an error when opened during this review; its figures were available in the indexed result. AI-generated illustration.

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