Economy, jobs and prices in Matehuala, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 6,037 business establishments (economic units) in Matehuala in 2023, 13th fewest of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 5,288 in the 2019 census (up 14.2%).
How many people work in Matehuala?
Those establishments employed 28,161 people in 2023, 21st fewest of 107 Mexican cities on this site, up 17.0% from the 24,062 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Matehuala?
Paid workers in Matehuala earned an average of MXN 133,750 in total pay over 2023, 40th 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 Matehuala?
Businesses in Matehuala generated MXN 8.1 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 288,010 per person employed, 25th 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 Matehuala?
Women held 46.0% of the jobs counted in Matehuala in 2023, 33rd highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 69.6% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Matehuala?
By sector, manufacturing 39.8% (11,203), retail trade 25.8% (7,262) and hotels, restaurants and bars 8.8% (2,483) of the people employed in Matehuala in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 14th highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Matehuala?
Businesses in Matehuala reported MXN 266.33 million of investment and MXN 13.4 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN 145.63 million and MXN 8.0 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Matehuala compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Matehuala ranks 95 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | Ciudad Guzmán | 6,324 |
| 93 | Hidalgo del Parral | 6,269 |
| 94 | Tecomán | 6,117 |
| 95 | Matehuala | 6,037 |
| 96 | Valladolid | 5,965 |
| 97 | Navojoa | 5,862 |
| 98 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 5,824 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Matehuala ranks 87 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Guanajuato | 32,291 |
| 85 | Ciudad Guzmán | 30,126 |
| 86 | Hidalgo del Parral | 28,769 |
| 87 | Matehuala | 28,161 |
| 88 | San Juan Bautista Tuxtepec | 27,546 |
| 89 | Ocotlán | 27,454 |
| 90 | Iguala de la Independencia | 27,074 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Matehuala ranks 7 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Cuauhtemoc | +20.3% |
| 5 | Fresnillo | +20.0% |
| 6 | Tulancingo | +17.2% |
| 7 | Matehuala | +17.0% |
| 8 | Sahuayo | +16.6% |
| 9 | Comitán de Domínguez | +16.1% |
| 10 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | +16.1% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Matehuala ranks 68 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Morelia | MXN 136,162 |
| 66 | Ciudad Valles | MXN 135,856 |
| 67 | Chetumal | MXN 135,807 |
| 68 | Matehuala | MXN 133,750 |
| 69 | Tampico | MXN 133,205 |
| 70 | Zacatecas-Guadalupe | MXN 132,213 |
| 71 | Córdoba | MXN 132,060 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Matehuala ranks 83 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Campeche | MXN 303,828 |
| 81 | San Luis Rio Colorado | MXN 298,092 |
| 82 | Tepic | MXN 290,607 |
| 83 | Matehuala | MXN 288,010 |
| 84 | Valladolid | MXN 283,805 |
| 85 | Ciudad Guzmán | MXN 282,329 |
| 86 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | MXN 280,729 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Matehuala ranks 33 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Tepatitlán De Morelos | 46.1% |
| 31 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 46.1% |
| 32 | Colima-Villa de Álvarez | 46.0% |
| 33 | Matehuala | 46.0% |
| 34 | Morelia | 45.9% |
| 35 | Pachuca | 45.9% |
| 36 | Delicias | 45.8% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Matehuala ranks 14 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 17 | Salamanca | 38.9% |
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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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