Economy, jobs and prices in Irapuato, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 25,115 business establishments (economic units) in Irapuato in 2023, 27th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 22,303 in the 2019 census (up 12.6%).
How many people work in Irapuato?
Those establishments employed 154,358 people in 2023, 24th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, down 1.3% from the 156,335 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Irapuato?
Paid workers in Irapuato earned an average of MXN 154,082 in total pay over 2023, 35th highest 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 Irapuato?
Businesses in Irapuato generated MXN 87.7 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 568,009 per person employed, 18th highest 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 Irapuato?
Women held 43.4% of the jobs counted in Irapuato in 2023, 51st highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 78.2% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Irapuato?
By sector, manufacturing 39.9% (61,637), retail trade 22.8% (35,149) and hotels, restaurants and bars 7.3% (11,328) of the people employed in Irapuato in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 13th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Irapuato?
Businesses in Irapuato reported MXN 2.5 billion of investment and MXN 192.3 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN 4.9 billion and MXN 158.2 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Irapuato compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Irapuato ranks 27 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Victoria de Durango | 28,458 |
| 25 | Veracruz | 26,964 |
| 26 | Xalapa | 26,616 |
| 27 | Irapuato | 25,115 |
| 28 | Cancún | 25,065 |
| 29 | Uruapan | 24,686 |
| 30 | Mazatlán | 24,415 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Irapuato ranks 24 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Morelia | 200,439 |
| 22 | Matamoros | 160,475 |
| 23 | Victoria de Durango | 154,668 |
| 24 | Irapuato | 154,358 |
| 25 | Villahermosa | 152,927 |
| 26 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 147,834 |
| 27 | Veracruz | 146,606 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Irapuato ranks 73 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | Mazatlán | -0.8% |
| 71 | Veracruz | -1.0% |
| 72 | Morelia | -1.0% |
| 73 | Irapuato | -1.3% |
| 74 | Villahermosa | -1.8% |
| 75 | Caborca | -2.4% |
| 76 | Oaxaca | -2.5% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Irapuato ranks 35 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Hermosillo | MXN 157,625 |
| 33 | Tianguistenco | MXN 154,956 |
| 34 | La Laguna | MXN 154,262 |
| 35 | Irapuato | MXN 154,082 |
| 36 | Poza Rica | MXN 154,053 |
| 37 | Delicias | MXN 153,757 |
| 38 | Guaymas | MXN 152,268 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Irapuato ranks 18 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Monterrey | MXN 650,949 |
| 16 | San Luis Potosí-Soledad de Graciano Sánchez | MXN 609,628 |
| 17 | San Juan del Río | MXN 595,134 |
| 18 | Irapuato | MXN 568,009 |
| 19 | Toluca | MXN 564,227 |
| 20 | Querétaro | MXN 562,289 |
| 21 | Veracruz | MXN 559,300 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Irapuato ranks 51 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | Chetumal | 43.9% |
| 49 | Chihuahua | 43.9% |
| 50 | Puebla-Tlaxcala | 43.5% |
| 51 | Irapuato | 43.4% |
| 52 | Guaymas | 43.3% |
| 53 | San Juan del Río | 43.3% |
| 54 | Mazatlán | 43.3% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Irapuato ranks 13 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Tijuana | 49.7% |
| 11 | San Juan del Río | 47.5% |
| 12 | Lagos de Moreno | 46.8% |
| 13 | Irapuato | 39.9% |
| 14 | Matehuala | 39.8% |
| 15 | Huamantla | 39.7% |
| 16 | Mexicali | 39.4% |
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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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