Economy, jobs and prices in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez, Mexico: official figures
The 2024 Economic Census counted 17,841 business establishments (economic units) in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez (Tapachula municipality) in 2023, 39th most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, against 15,862 in the 2019 census (up 12.5%).
How many people work in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez?
Those establishments employed 63,077 people in 2023, 53rd most of 107 Mexican cities on this site, up 0.2% from the 62,979 counted for 2018 (national: up 3.1%).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat is the average salary in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez?
Paid workers in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez (Tapachula municipality) earned an average of MXN 123,438 in total pay over 2023, 25th 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 Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez?
Businesses in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez (Tapachula municipality) generated MXN 17.6 billion in gross value added in 2023, about MXN 278,527 per person employed, 21st 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 Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez?
Women held 46.1% of the jobs counted in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez (Tapachula municipality) in 2023, 31st highest of 107 Mexican cities on this site (national: 43.2%); 65.3% of all workers were paid employees.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyWhat are the main industries in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez?
By sector, manufacturing 9.7% (6,141), retail trade 35.8% (22,608) and hotels, restaurants and bars 16.2% (10,237) of the people employed in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez (Tapachula municipality) in 2023 (national manufacturing share: 25.7%); manufacturing's share was 29th lowest of 107 Mexican cities on this site.
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow much do businesses invest in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez?
Businesses in Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez (Tapachula municipality) reported MXN 936.40 million of investment and MXN 31.3 billion of gross output in 2023 (2018: MXN 802.40 million and MXN 23.4 billion, current pesos).
Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) · saved copyHow Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez compares with other cities in Mexico
Economic units (2024 economic census) (2023)
Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez ranks 39 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Economic units (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Pachuca | 21,445 |
| 37 | Celaya | 20,119 |
| 38 | Los Mochis | 20,011 |
| 39 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 17,841 |
| 40 | Ciudad Obregón | 17,749 |
| 41 | San Cristóbal de las Casas | 17,321 |
| 42 | Ensenada | 16,688 |
Persons employed (2024 economic census) (2023)
Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez ranks 53 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Persons employed (2024 economic census) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Ciudad Acuña | 75,725 |
| 51 | La Paz | 73,652 |
| 52 | Coatzacoalcos | 72,061 |
| 53 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 63,077 |
| 54 | Ciudad Victoria | 61,301 |
| 55 | Manzanillo | 58,849 |
| 56 | Salamanca | 58,315 |
Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 (2018-2023)
Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez ranks 68 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Change in persons employed, 2018-2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | Ciudad Del Carmen | +0.5% |
| 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% |
Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) (2023)
Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez ranks 83 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Average annual pay per paid worker (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 80 | Tecomán | MXN 126,082 |
| 81 | Guanajuato | MXN 125,539 |
| 82 | Uruapan | MXN 123,608 |
| 83 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | MXN 123,438 |
| 84 | Acayucan | MXN 123,278 |
| 85 | Pachuca | MXN 123,261 |
| 86 | Cuautla | MXN 120,893 |
Gross value added per person employed (MXN) (2023)
Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez ranks 87 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Gross value added per person employed (MXN) |
|---|---|---|
| 84 | Valladolid | MXN 283,805 |
| 85 | Ciudad Guzmán | MXN 282,329 |
| 86 | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | MXN 280,729 |
| 87 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | MXN 278,527 |
| 88 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | MXN 270,177 |
| 89 | Zamora-Jacona | MXN 263,702 |
| 90 | Acapulco | MXN 258,179 |
Women as a share of persons employed (2023)
Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez ranks 31 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Women as a share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Puerto Vallarta | 46.4% |
| 29 | Comitán de Domínguez | 46.3% |
| 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% |
Manufacturing share of persons employed (2023)
Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez ranks 79 of 107, highest first.
| Rank | City | Manufacturing share of persons employed |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Rioverde-Ciudad Fernández | 11.3% |
| 77 | Tlaxcala | 11.0% |
| 78 | Campeche | 10.7% |
| 79 | Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez | 9.7% |
| 80 | Huauchinango | 9.7% |
| 81 | Acayucan | 9.6% |
| 82 | Chilpacingo de los Bravo | 9.5% |
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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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