Economy, jobs and prices in Iguala de la Independencia, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 9,636 business establishments (economic units) in Iguala de la Independencia in 2023, 42nd fewest of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 9,151 in the 2019 census (up 5.3%).
How many people work in Iguala de la Independencia?
Those establishments employed 27,074 people in 2023, 18th fewest of 107 Mexican cities on this site, down 0.1% from the 27,099 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Iguala de la Independencia?
Paid workers in Iguala de la Independencia earned an average of MXN 108,174 in total pay over 2023, 11th 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 Iguala de la Independencia?
Businesses in Iguala de la Independencia generated MXN 5.6 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 207,906 per person employed, 6th 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 Iguala de la Independencia?
Women held 47.9% of the jobs counted in Iguala de la Independencia in 2023, 15th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 51.7% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Iguala de la Independencia?
By sector, manufacturing 11.7% (3,171), retail trade 41.1% (11,115) and hotels, restaurants and bars 15.9% (4,301) of the people employed in Iguala de la Independencia in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 33rd lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Iguala de la Independencia?
Businesses in Iguala de la Independencia reported MXN 121.03 million of investment and MXN 8.9 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN 146.57 million and MXN 7.5 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Iguala de la Independencia compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Iguala de la Independencia ranks 66 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | Salamanca | 10,320 |
| 64 | Monclova-Frontera | 9,764 |
| 65 | Poza Rica | 9,760 |
| 66 | Iguala de la Independencia | 9,636 |
| 67 | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas | 9,507 |
| 68 | Playa del Carmen | 9,431 |
| 69 | Fresnillo | 9,304 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Iguala de la Independencia ranks 90 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 87 | Matehuala | 28,161 |
| 88 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 27,546 |
| 89 | Ocotlán | 27,454 |
| 90 | Iguala de la Independencia | 27,074 |
| 91 | Tlaxcala | 26,933 |
| 92 | Teziutlán | 25,862 |
| 93 | Sabinas | 25,116 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Iguala de la Independencia ranks 69 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Juchitán | +0.4% |
| 67 | Saltillo | +0.4% |
| 68 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | +0.2% |
| 69 | Iguala de la Independencia | -0.1% |
| 70 | Mazatlán | -0.8% |
| 71 | Veracruz | -1.0% |
| 72 | Morelia | -1.0% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Iguala de la Independencia ranks 97 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 94 | Apatzingán de la Constitución | MXN 110,524 |
| 95 | Teziutlán | MXN 110,361 |
| 96 | Valladolid | MXN 108,866 |
| 97 | Iguala de la Independencia | MXN 108,174 |
| 98 | Sahuayo | MXN 108,041 |
| 99 | Tehuacán | MXN 106,626 |
| 100 | Tulancingo | MXN 106,549 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Iguala de la Independencia ranks 102 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 99 | Teziutlán | MXN 217,100 |
| 100 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | MXN 213,365 |
| 101 | Comitán de Domínguez | MXN 209,528 |
| 102 | Iguala de la Independencia | MXN 207,906 |
| 103 | Tulancingo | MXN 204,224 |
| 104 | Juchitán | MXN 200,152 |
| 105 | Tlaxcala | MXN 194,357 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Iguala de la Independencia ranks 15 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Tehuacán | 48.4% |
| 13 | Teziutlán | 48.3% |
| 14 | Acapulco | 48.0% |
| 15 | Iguala de la Independencia | 47.9% |
| 16 | Tepic | 47.9% |
| 17 | Valladolid | 47.7% |
| 18 | Tulancingo | 47.7% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Iguala de la Independencia ranks 75 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 72 | Cuautla | 12.0% |
| 73 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 11.9% |
| 74 | Mazatlán | 11.7% |
| 75 | Iguala de la Independencia | 11.7% |
| 76 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 11.3% |
| 77 | Tlaxcala | 11.0% |
| 78 | Campeche | 10.7% |
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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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