Economy, jobs and prices in Córdoba, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 13,444 business establishments (economic units) in Córdoba in 2023, 49th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 11,543 in the 2019 census (up 16.5%).
How many people work in Córdoba?
Those establishments employed 52,926 people in 2023, 46th fewest of 107 Mexican cities on this site, up 2.0% from the 51,865 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Córdoba?
Paid workers in Córdoba earned an average of MXN 132,060 in total pay over 2023, 37th lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site; the national average was MXN 168,674.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow productive is the economy of Córdoba?
Businesses in Córdoba generated MXN 20.2 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 382,167 per person employed, 52nd lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: MXN 560,263).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow many women work in Córdoba?
Women held 44.3% of the jobs counted in Córdoba in 2023, 46th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 69.3% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Córdoba?
By sector, manufacturing 14.8% (7,846), retail trade 31.9% (16,872) and hotels, restaurants and bars 13.7% (7,235) of the people employed in Córdoba in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 46th lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Córdoba?
Businesses in Córdoba reported MXN 63.7 billion of investment and MXN 47.4 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN 1.1 billion and MXN 29.8 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Córdoba compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Córdoba ranks 49 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | San Juan del Río | 14,291 |
| 47 | Tampico | 14,035 |
| 48 | Coatzacoalcos | 13,884 |
| 49 | Córdoba | 13,444 |
| 50 | La Paz | 13,394 |
| 51 | Comitán de Domínguez | 13,379 |
| 52 | Campeche | 13,309 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Córdoba ranks 62 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Fresnillo | 56,355 |
| 60 | Campeche | 55,720 |
| 61 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 55,403 |
| 62 | Córdoba | 52,926 |
| 63 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 51,893 |
| 64 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 47,560 |
| 65 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 47,075 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Córdoba ranks 55 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Tepic | +2.4% |
| 53 | San Juan del Río | +2.4% |
| 54 | Acapulco | +2.3% |
| 55 | Córdoba | +2.0% |
| 56 | Hermosillo | +1.9% |
| 57 | Piedras Negras | +1.9% |
| 58 | Mérida | +1.7% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Córdoba ranks 71 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 68 | Matehuala | MXN 133,750 |
| 69 | Tampico | MXN 133,205 |
| 70 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | MXN 132,213 |
| 71 | Córdoba | MXN 132,060 |
| 72 | Mérida | MXN 131,999 |
| 73 | Zamora-Jacona | MXN 131,055 |
| 74 | Los Cabos | MXN 130,886 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Córdoba ranks 56 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Matamoros | MXN 385,374 |
| 54 | La Paz | MXN 382,554 |
| 55 | Tampico | MXN 382,402 |
| 56 | Córdoba | MXN 382,167 |
| 57 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | MXN 379,952 |
| 58 | La Piedad-Pénjamo | MXN 377,310 |
| 59 | León | MXN 375,989 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Córdoba ranks 46 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Campeche | 44.6% |
| 44 | Tampico | 44.4% |
| 45 | Heroica Nogales | 44.3% |
| 46 | Córdoba | 44.3% |
| 47 | Lagos de Moreno | 44.1% |
| 48 | Chetumal | 43.9% |
| 49 | Chihuahua | 43.9% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Córdoba ranks 62 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Coatzacoalcos | 16.9% |
| 60 | Zamora-Jacona | 16.2% |
| 61 | Ciudad Victoria | 15.1% |
| 62 | Córdoba | 14.8% |
| 63 | Veracruz | 14.6% |
| 64 | Mérida | 14.3% |
| 65 | Uruapan | 14.1% |
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Sources
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI): Censos Económicos 2024 and 2019 (reference years 2023 and 2018), SAIC query: economic units, persons employed, pay, gross output, value added and investment by municipality (request body saved as saic-ce2024-totals-2018-2023.request.json), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 47e3a4e8a9f4…)
- Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI): Censos Económicos 2024 (reference year 2023), SAIC query: economic units and persons employed in manufacturing, retail, education services, health services and accommodation and food by municipality (request body saved as saic-ce2024-sectors-2023.request.json), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 fea3ec2053c9…)
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